Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police early Monday morning apprehended an individual and seized a consignment of narcotic drugs worth nearly Rs 4.5 crore from his possession.
Based on a tip-off regarding transportation of narcotics from Nagaland to Guwahati in a truck, a team of STF intercepted the vehicle, bearing registration number AS01-RC-2336, at Jorabat in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam.
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During a search of the truck, the sleuths of STF recovered 45 plastic soap cases containing 537.2 grams of heroin.
The STF soon apprehended the driver of the truck, who allegedly is a notorious drugs supplier.
The accused has been identified as Rananjay Mandal (46), hailing from Assam’s Barpeta district, temporarily residing in Guwahati’s Basistha area.
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The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.