Minor detained for cannabis possession

On June 16, Wangdue police arrested a 16- year-old boy, an ex student of Wangdue primary school, who is from Marlung, Thedtsho, Wangdue.

Along with him, the police arrested a 19- year-old man and a 21-year-old man. However, after investigation, police have released the two after taking their undertaking letters.

The patrolling team arrested them after a complaint was lodged with the police that the three of them were creating nuisance in the neighborhood in Bajo town. They were reportedly staying in a hotel.

On suspicion, the team frisked them and found that the minor had under his possession, 7.29 gm of marijuana, while the other two did not have any illegal substance on them.

The suspect is found to be a repeat offender. He is being detained for further investigation.

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