The Nagaland Police through a press release stated that in its continuous efforts to serve better, the department since the announcement of the Schedule of General Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2023 by the Election Commission of India dated 18.01. 2023, has been conducting raids, searches and seizures all across the State in order to ensure free and fair elections by maintaining Law and order.

It said that this week alone, the Police Department have seized a grand total seizure amount of Rs. 18,49,73,650/- (Eighteen crores forty nine lakhs seventy three thousand six hundred and fifty):

• IMFL – Rs. 21, 25,725/-

• Narcotics – Rs. 3,43,53,025/-

• Other contraband – Rs. 14,84,14,000/-

• Arms and Ammunition – Rs. 50,900/-

• Other seizures – Rs. 30,000/-

The Department has also sought for public cooperation and support during this period for implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.

                                                                                                (DIPR)