Assam: Heroin Worth Rs 3.5 Cr Seized In Nagaon, One Arrested
First Published: 28th December, 2024 8:49 IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded the Assam Police for the big crackdown.
In a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, Assam police recovered 532.46 grams of heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore in Nagaon district. The police have also arrested one person.
As per inputs, police intercepted a vehicle based on input from an apprehended individual and recovered 532.46 grams of heroin upon thorough search.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded the Assam Police for the big crackdown.
The development was shared by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Taking to X, he said, “Based on input from an apprehended individual, @nagaonpolice intercepted a vehicle and recovered 532.46 grams of heroin upon thorough search.”
“The seized drugs is worth ₹3.5cr and was hidden in secret chambers of the vehicle. Good job @assampolice”, he added.
Earlier on December 24, a drug peddler has been arrested, and 1.5 lakh YABA tablets with an estimated market value of Rs 45 crore were seized from his possession in Assam’s Karimganj district.
In a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, “Drugs worth Rs. 45 crore recovered in a source-backed anti-narcotics operation carried out by Sribhumi Police in Hathikhira area, a truck coming from a neighbouring state was intercepted leading to the recovery of 1.5 lakhs YABA tablets weighing over 16kgs.”
“One person has been arrested in this regard and further investigation is on,” he added.
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