Heroin Bust: Assam Youths Arrested with 23 Grams of Drugs

Two youths traveling from Silchar, Assam, were arrested for possessing over 23 grams of heroin. Police intercepted their bus following a tip-off, finding the drugs hidden in soap cases. The duo is in custody under the NDPS Act, with efforts underway to trace the supplier.

In a significant drug bust, two youths returning from Silchar, Assam, have been detained after authorities discovered over 23 grams of heroin on their person, police disclosed on Sunday.

Police officers, acting on a reliable tip-off, intercepted the bus from which the suspects were traveling. A thorough search revealed 23.24 grams of heroin meticulously concealed in two soap cases.

The individuals face charges under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigations are ongoing to track down the main supplier, thought to operate out of Assam.