Guwahati, 24th March: In a significant anti-narcotic operation, 21 kilograms of cannabis was seized in Guwahati, and a youth was arrested in connection with the matter, officials informed.
A team of the special operations group (SOG) of Assam Police, along with Garchuk Police in Guwahati, conducted the operation based on specific intelligence inputs. The raid took place last night in the Lokhra area, where officials intercepted an Alto car traveling from Boragaon to Hatigaon.
During the operation, the officials found the cannabis consignment hidden in the vehicle, which was weighed at around 21 kilograms. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Manoj Bodo, was taken into custody, and the vehicle with registration number AS 01 PC 9474 was seized.
The seized consignment is estimated to be worth around Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 6 lakhs in the illicit narcotic markets.
The accused, Manoj Bodo, has been processed for further legal action, according to officials. The successful operation underscores the authorities’ commitment to combating drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.