Guwahati, 3rd March: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the achievements of the state’s anti-drug operations, declaring 2023 as the most successful year in combating the drug menace.
Sarma revealed that drugs worth Rs 718 crore were seized, and more than 4,700 arrests were made during the period, reflecting the state’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking.
“The Modi government is deploying a whole-of-government approach to build a #DrugsFreeBharat,” Sarma emphasized on X.
He went on to say, “In 2023, Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 718 cr and arrested over 4,700 drug traffickers making it the most successful year for anti-drugs operations in the state.”
Sarma also shared a video showcasing the various measures undertaken by the central government in the battle against drugs.
In a separate update on X, Sarma informed about the apprehension of two individuals and the recovery of 500 grams of heroin in Guwahati. The operation was conducted by the special task force of the state police.
“Two persons were apprehended by the STF after a hot pursuit in Guwahati,” Sarma said. He went on to say, “Search and seizure were conducted on their premises & 34 soap boxes of heroin weighing 500 gm was recovered,” highlighting the continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area.