Massive Narcotics Seizure in Assam: 8.5 Crore Worth Drugs Confiscated

In a joint operation by Cachar Police and Assam Rifles, narcotics worth Rs 8.5 crore were seized, and four individuals were arrested in Cachar district. The contraband included 20,000 Yaba tablets and 418 grams of brown sugar. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the success on social media.

Narcotics worth Rs 8.5 crore have been seized and four persons have been arrested in two separate operations in Assam's Cachar district on Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

''In two successful anti-narcotic drives conducted by @cachar police, it seized a huge swath of narcotic substances'', the chief minister posted on 'X'.

The operation was conducted jointly with the Assam Rifles and the seized substances include 20,000 Yaba tablets and 418 gms of brown sugar.

''The price of the seized items are Rs 8.5 crore and four accused have been arrested'', the chief minister added.