Shillong, April 30: During the month of April, 2014, several burglary cases of Laptops/PCs were reported at Laitumkhrah area. Inspector N.Thohrem, O/C Laitumkhrah PS alongwith his officers and staff monitored the movement of some of the burglars who were released on bail recently. In their pursuit, they were able to arrest Shri Ricky Swer 27 yrs of Fire Brigade who was released on bail in the month of February, 2014.
On his leading, the receiver of stolen properties, Shri Jerry Maya Dkhar of Polo and Smti. Grace Khaute of Demthring, Shillong were arrested. Smti. Grace Khaute on being searched, 2(two) golden containers containing suspected to be heroin were recovered from her.
Immediately, the Anti Narcotic Task Force interrogated her and further seized 5(five) Nos. of Golden tobacco containers containing suspected to be heroin found from her house. A total number of 5(five) laptop and 1(one) LCD monitor were recovered from the arrested persons.
A new trend has emerged where burglary cases were closed linked to consumption of drugs. In the instant cases, the burglars committed the theft and exchange the stolen goods for drugs. (SP News)
