Written by Manoj Kumar Ojha
Guwahati: Assam Police carried out two separate anti-narcotics operations this week, resulting in the seizure of banned substances valued at several crores and the arrest of four individuals.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operations on X on Friday.
In the first operation, Sribhumi Police conducted an intelligence-based raid that led to the seizure of 30,000 YABA tablets, estimated to be worth Rs 6 crore. One accused was arrested. The Chief Minister confirmed the development, stating that investigations are ongoing to trace further linkages in the supply network.
In a separate case, a police team from Jagiroad Police Station intercepted a Hyundai i20 during routine naka checking near the TATA Semiconductor area along NH-27.
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During the search, 58.05 grams of suspected heroin were recovered from a concealed cavity in the vehicle. Two persons — Md. Ajijur Rahman and Md. Muksidul Momin — were arrested on the spot.
Legal proceedings have been initiated in both cases under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.