Drugs Worth Rs 45 Crore Seized In Assam’s Cachar; 4 Arrested

Chef Minister Sarma reiterated the state government's commitment to tackling drug abuse and safeguarding the youth of Assam.

In a major breakthrough, the police recovered narcotics worth Rs 45 crore in Assam’s Cachar district. The police have also arrested four person.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police forces for the operation.
In a post on X, Sarma said, “In two successful anti-narcotics operations, @cacharpolice seized 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets worth ₹45 crore in two back-to-back operations based on credible intelligence”.
“4 people were arrested in this regard”, Assam CM added.

₹45 Crore of Drugs recovered

In two successful anti-narcotics operations, @cacharpolice seized 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets worth ₹45 crore in two back-to-back operations based on credible intelligence.

4 people were arrested in this regard.@assampolice stands firm in protecting… pic.twitter.com/IJ6ZDeugn4

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2025

Chef Minister Sarma reiterated the state government’s commitment to tackling drug abuse and safeguarding the youth of Assam.

“Assam Police stands firm in protecting our youth,” the Chief Minister wrote on social media.
Earlier, on May 27, the police in Assam’s Cachar district have seized heroin worth Rs. 3.5 crore during an operation and arrested one paddler.

An Assam police spokesperson said this on Tuesday adding that a pistol was also recovered from the paddler.

The seized drugs were recovered during an operation based on tip off given by the Assam Rifles Field Intelligence Unit, he said adding that the consignment included 648 gms of heroin.

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