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Assam: Drugs Worth Rs 42 Cr seized in Karimganj, 2 Arrested

First Published: 16th September, 2024 21:10 IST

The arrested drug peddlers have been identified as Hanifuddin of Ratabari and Jabrul Hussain of Patharkandi.

Continuing its war against drugs in the state, Assam police today seized a large quantity of drugs with an estimated market value of Rs 42 crore and arrested 2 drug peddlers in connection with the case in Karimganj district.

Based on inputs, a team of Karimganj Police conducted an anti-narcotics operation in Patel Nagar area.

During the operation, the team intercepted a vehicle. On checking thoroughly, the team recovered 1,20,000 Yaba tablets and 537 grams of suspected heroin hidden in a secret chamber of the vehicle. Police eventually arrested the 2 individuals after interrogation.

The arrested drug peddlers have been identified as Hanifuddin of Ratabari and Jabrul Hussain of Patharkandi.

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