Kohima, February 15 (MExN): Excise personnel manning Khuzama excise check gate in Kohima district today seized 49.5 kg of ganja from one Moayanger Jamir (35). According to excise department, around 7:30 am, the Kohima Excise personnel manning the Khuzama interstate check gate detected the ganja from a private car (Hyundai Getz registration number NL 08 1036). Jamir had sped away when he was signaled to stop at the check gate. The excise personnel, namely Zaselatuo, Vekuto and Nganvang, pursued the suspected car and stopped it at Khuzama village area. The ganja was found hidden in the vehicle. Moayanger Jamir was immediately arrested observing all the formalities and brought to the office of the Superintendent of Excise Kohima. The seizure was made under the command of AIE Vipral. According to excise department, Moayanger Jamir claimed ownership of the contraband. He disclosed that the consignment was bought at Rs 700 per kg from Senapati, Manipur. Hence, Prima Facie case has been registered against Moayanger Jamir for violation of NDPS Act 1985 and charged U/S 20(b)(ii)C, and 60 of the NDPS Act 1985. The seized vehicle (NL-08- 1036) has been forwarded to the court along with the accused. Meanwhile, the seized ganja is kept in the office Malkhana for record and future reference. The case is now under investigation, according to excise department.
