Assam Police conducted a major crackdown, seizing ₹5 crore worth of heroin and Yaba tablets at Puwamara and arresting multiple drug peddlers. Earlier, Karbi Anglong and Cachar police also seized large quantities of narcotics.
Guwahati: Sribhumi police seized 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 5 crore at Puwamara, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Four Drug Peddlers Arrested In Puwamara Crackdown
<br>In a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, “In a major crackdown, @sribhumipolice seized 650 grams of heroin and 10,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹5 crore at Puwamara, arresting four drug peddlers.”</p><h2><strong>Karbi Anglong Police Seize Morphine Worth ₹11 Crore At Six Mile</strong></h2><p>Earlier, the Karbi Anglong police seized 10.712 kg of morphine at Six Mile, arresting two peddlers.</p><p>Sarma said in a separate X post, “Big party, bigger flop. ₹11 crore worth of drugs seized! @karbianglongpol seized 10.712 kg of morphine at Six Mile and arrested two peddlers. @assampolice stands firm on its mission of #AssamAgainstDrugs. We will break the backbone of the drugs cartel in Assam.”</p><div type="dfp" position=3>Ad3</div><h2><strong>Cachar Police Intercept Vehicle Carrying Heroin Worth ₹2.8 Crore</strong></h2><p>On August 26, based on credible information, the Cachar police intercepted a vehicle in Lakhipur carrying 416 grams of heroin, valued at Rs 2.8 crore, leading to the arrest of one person.</p><p>Sarma wrote, "Cracking the whip on drugs. Based on credible sources, @cacharpolice launched an anti-narcotics operation in Lakhipur and intercepted a vehicle carrying 416 gms of heroin valued at ₹2.8 crore. One person has been apprehended. Kudos @assampolice! #AssamAgainstDrugs." </p>
