Agartala: Tripura Police arrested an individual and seized a significant quantity of Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.50 Crore from Bagbasa, located in North Tripura district.
The district shares borders with Assam and Mizoram.
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According to North Tripura District Superintendent of Police, Avinash Rai, the seizure followed a tip-off regarding the transportation of contraband goods.
Acting swiftly on the information, the Sub-divisional Police Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCM) arrived at the scene and intercepted a Mahindra Max vehicle.
A thorough search led to the recovery of 50,000 Yaba tablets.
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The person arrested, identified as Motalek Mia, a resident of Sonamura in Sepahijala District, was detained.
Police confirmed that Mia had crossed over from Assam, and further investigations are underway to uncover more details about the illegal shipment.