Guwahati: A police team in Karbi Anglong, Assam seized around half a kilo of suspected heroin while arresting an alleged drug trafficker on Tuesday.

As per police sources, the recovery was made based on specific inputs.

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During the operation, the police nabbed the suspected drug trafficker with over 583 grams of heroin (suspected).

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A team from the Khatkati Police Station conducted the operation. The suspected heroin was concealed in 47 soap boxes.

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The accused was identified as Samsul Haque, a resident of the Karimganj district.

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An investigation has been initiated regarding the recovery.

The estimated market value of the seized drugs is worth around Rs 3 crore.

The police said that they were trying to trace the origin of the seized drugs. 

The accused is being interrogated.