Tripura: Agartala police nab 5 drug traffickers with a cache of brown sugar
First Published: 11th May, 2024 13:09 IST
The operation, conducted based on specific intelligence inputs, culminated in the arrest of the suspects and the seizure of a substantial quantity of narcotics.
In a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking, police in Agartala apprehended five drug traffickers along with a cache of brown sugar.
The operation, conducted based on specific intelligence inputs, culminated in the arrest of the suspects and the seizure of a substantial quantity of narcotics.
Inspector Sanjit Sen, officer in-charge of the East Agartala police station said, acting on precise information regarding the sale of contraband substances, a coordinated effort was launched.
During the raid, three individuals were swiftly detained, prompting a thorough search of the area, which led to the discovery of a scooty wherein authorities uncovered a pouch and hundreds of vials suspected to contain brown sugar.
The seizure marked a crucial breakthrough in the operation, indicating the presence of a significant drug trafficking network operating in the region.
Further interrogation of the detained individuals revealed vital information regarding additional accomplices involved in the illicit trade.
Acting on the disclosure police extended their operation to the Kalyani area, where two more suspects were apprehended.
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