Massive Marijuana Bust in Assam: Two Arrested

Two individuals were apprehended after police in Assam's Karbi Anglong district seized ganja worth Rs 8 crore. Following a tip-off, law enforcement intensified checkpoints, leading to the discovery of 147.25 kg of marijuana hidden in a truck. The suspects originate from Rajasthan and Haryana.

Police in Assam's Karbi Anglong district made a significant drug bust on Tuesday, arresting two individuals and seizing ganja valued at Rs 8 crore.

The operation was initiated after authorities received a tip-off, prompting intensified searches at checkpoints in Dillai, Bokajan sub-division, where a suspicious truck was intercepted.

A comprehensive search uncovered 148 packets of marijuana, weighing approximately 147.25 kg, hidden in a secret truck compartment. The arrested individuals hail from Rajasthan and Haryana, and a case has been filed with legal procedures underway.