Guwahati: A team of the Assam Police seized a large quantity of suspected heroin and arrested three members of a family in Tisukia’s Jagun on Sunday night.
As per police, the raid was conducted at Jagun’s Kathasema village based on a tip-off.
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The police team based on the tip-off raided a house and apprehended Arun Nirmalia, his wife and their daughter-in-law.
Arun’s son, Rahul Nirmalia, is currently reported absconding.
The raid yielded approximately 450 grams of heroin, valued at over Rs 10 lakh, hidden in 36 soap boxes.
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Additionally, Rs 18,000 in cash was confiscated from the residence.
The police said that the accused had a prior history linked to the drug trade.
Currently, the arrested individuals are being questioned at Lekhapani police station to gather further information about their drug operations.