Guwahati: The police in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district have arrested two persons in connection with the seizure of four packets of morphine estimated to cost over Rs 5 crore from a vehicle that was coming from Nagaland.
Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted search operations on the vehicle at Dillai Gate.
Upon searching, they found the packets of morphine weighing 2.13 kg concealed inside the door on the driver’s side.
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The driver, as well as another person coming from West Bengal, were taken into custody.
Morphine is a powerful opioid pain medication and a narcotic. It is derived from the opium poppy and is highly addictive.
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It is dangerous because it can easily lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction.
In large doses, it can cause respiratory depression and death.