Drugs worth over Rs 16 cr seized in Assam, 3 arrested in last 24 hours

The CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Assam Police towards making the state drug-free.

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Assam police seized a large quantity of heroin worth over Rs 16 crore and arrested three persons in two separate operations on Thursday.

Cachar Police seized 1.700 kilograms of suspected heroin worth approximately Rs 8.5 crore and arrested 1 person.

Based on the specific intelligence inputs, operation was conducted by Cachar police at Dholaikhal area. During operation, police seized at least 139 soap cases with suspected heroin weighing about 1.700 kg of worth around Rs 8.5 crore.

Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “DRUG BUST AT DHOLAIKHAL WORTH ₹8.5 CR! 139 soap cases with suspected heroin weighing about 1.700 kg were seized by the @cacharpolice today based on their strong intel network. Well done @assampolice”

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In another incident, Assam police have seized yaba tablets worth Rs 8 crore and arrested two persons from Karbi Anglong district of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

“In an anti-narcotics drive carried out by @karbianglongpol… a vehicle was intercepted at Dillai Point and 40,000 YABA tablets worth Rs 8 cr were seized,” Sarma said in a post on X.

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In the operation, two persons have been apprehended in connection with transportation of the drugs, he said.

The CM also lauded the efforts of the Assam Police towards making the state drug-free.

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