Two arrested with banned drugs

Tuensang, May 23 (MExN): Two persons were arrested for possession of the banned Spasmo Proxyvon (SP) near New Sangsumong area under Longkhim PS, Tuensang on Sunday.   According to a press release, the two were travelling in a Mahindra Scorpio when they were intercepted at around 6:00 in the evening. Approximately 43000 capsules of the banned SP were recovered from the vehicle. The banned drugs were found neatly packed in different compartments i.e., under the seat, inside the speakers, and inside the spare tyre, the release stated.   The consignment belonged to one Limanungla alias Atoi Zeliang alias Akhala and was supposed to be delivered to an unidentified female at the Petrol Pump in Tuensang the same day. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Bendangtoshi Sangtam, along with Atula, reportedly the daughter of the owner of the consignment, was arrested and their vehicle seized. A case in this regard has been registered and investigation is on, the release stated.