Acting on a tip-off, that some unknown miscreants were extorting money from heavy vehicles plying on NH-2 between Khuzama and Mao gate, personnel of Khuzama PS swung into action and apprehended one person at around 3:30 p.m. on May 6.
According to SDPO and PRO Kohima, Atu Zumvü, the arrested person was identified as A. James (35). Cash amount of Rs. 16,970 and two receipts booklet were recovered from his possession.
In this connection, a regular case has been registered and further investigation is on, said PRO.
In another incident, on May 7 at around 8:45 pm, District Intelligence Branch (DIB) personnel of DEF Kohima intercepted a vehicle Tata Indigo (ML-10-6419) and recovered 130 Kgs of contraband ganja.
In this connection, one person identified as L. Chahreo Arche (28) was arrested and booked under Khuzama P.S. The case has been registered under NDPS act for conducting further investigation.