Guwahati: The Assam Police, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, have successfully seized drugs valued at Rs 45 crore in Cachar district. This significant operation led to the arrest of four individuals on charges of drug peddling. The seizures involved a large quantity of Yaba tablets, recovered during two consecutive raids based on reliable intelligence.
Chief Minister Sarma praised the efforts of the Cachar Police in a social media post, highlighting the importance of this successful operation in dismantling a larger narcotics network in the region. “Assam Police stands firm in protecting our youth,” Sarma stated, reiterating the state government’s commitment to combating drug abuse.
In addition to the Cachar operations, the Assam Rifles and Border Security Force (BSF) also conducted successful operations. The Assam Rifles seized heroin and amphetamine/methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 5 crore at a checkpost in Noney, while the BSF seized 7.042 kg of pseudoephedrine tablets valued at Rs 7.04 lakh in Mizoram’s Kolasib district.
Authorities have confirmed that all the drugs were smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar. These operations are part of an aggressive anti-narcotics drive by Assam Police, with intensified surveillance along key transit routes. The state government is committed to dismantling the drug networks across the northeastern states, posing a serious threat to youth and community safety.
Earlier, security forces seized drugs valued at over Rs 5.7 crore in Manipur and Mizoram, demonstrating the persistent challenge of narcotics smuggling in the region. These coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies underscore the ongoing commitment to combat narcotics smuggling and protect the youth of the region.
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