Dhubri, August 3, 2024 — In a significant move against drug trafficking, Dhubri police apprehended two siblings and confiscated 600 bottles of intoxicating cough syrup on National Highway 17.
The operation, led by Jitumani Baishya, Officer-in-Charge of Gauripur police station, and Baharul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Balajan police station, took place at a routine checkpoint in the Balajan area late Friday night. Acting on a tip-off, the police team intercepted a Bolero pickup van, bearing registration number AS-17C-7304, traveling from West Bengal to Gauripur. Upon inspection, the vehicle was found to contain a large cache of banned cough syrup.
The arrested individuals were identified as Monirul Haque and Zainuddin Sheikh, sons of Momir Uddin from Khilapara village in Bongaigaon district. This successful operation underscores the local law enforcement’s commitment to curbing the trafficking of illicit substances in the region.
Another Major Arrest in Dhubri’s Drug Crackdown
In a related development, a joint operation by Golakganj police and the 48 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) culminated in the arrest of Iliyasur Rahman, a notorious figure in the region’s drug mafia. Acting on specific intelligence, authorities conducted a raid in the Nandnipar area under the jurisdiction of the Golakganj police station, leading to Rahman’s arrest and the seizure of 100 grams of suspected brown sugar.
These coordinated efforts reflect the determination of Dhubri’s law enforcement agencies to tackle the pervasive issue of drug trafficking and maintain the safety and security of the region.