Five held with contraband worth more than Rs 3 crore in Assam

Guwahati, Jan 16: Five suspected peddlers have been arrested and contraband worth over Rs 3 crore seized in separate operations in Assam’s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.

One operation was conducted at Silchar Bypass and the other at Sonai, he said.

“Carrying forward our anti-narcotics ops, @cacharpolice carried out 2 operations,” Sarma posted on X.

During the operation at Silchar Bypass, two persons were arrested with 88 grams of heroin worth Rs 60 lakh, he said.

In the other operation in Sonai, three persons were held and 9,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 3 crore recovered from them.

Yaba tablets are illegal in India, a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act. (PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Shillong Lajong outclass Malaysia’s Armed Forces 6-0

Shillong, July 26: Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand...

All NE states to co-host National Games 2027

Shillong, July 26: In a significant development in hosting...

From Manipur to Nagaland, Northeast salutes Kargil heroes with unity, rallies, and remembrance

Guwahati, July 26: Marking the 26th anniversary of India’s...

Assam pays tribute to Kargil heroes: Governor leads wreath-laying ceremony on 26th Vijay Diwas

Guwahati, July 26: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya led...

BJP govt working for welfare of indigenous people: Tripura CM

Agartala, Jul 26 : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories