Assam Police Seize 234.89 Kg Cannabis, 50,000 Yaba Tablets in...
In a major crackdown under Assam's ongoing anti-drug campaign, police seized 234.89 kg of cannabis in Bhairabkunda and recovered 50,000 Yaba tablets in...
By GT24x7 Reporter··GlobalToday24x7
In a series of successful law enforcement operations executed as part of the state's ongoing, relentless crackdown against narcotics trafficking, the Assam Police achieved significant breakthroughs by seizing a massive consignment of illicit drugs in two separate raids across the state. During an intensive operation conducted in Bhairabkunda, police teams intercepted and confiscated 234.89 kilograms of high-grade cannabis. Law enforcement personnel detained six individuals at the scene for their alleged direct involvement in smuggling the illegal contraband.
Concurrently, in another high-value anti-narcotics operation carried out in the Cachar district, police forces intercepted a major drug shipment, recovering 50,000 synthetic Yaba tablets—a dangerous combination of methamphetamine and caffeine widely trafficked across international borders. Officers detained one suspect on the spot in connection with the illegal possession and distribution of the narcotic substances. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the promptness and proactive dedication of the Assam Police, reaffirming the state government's unyielding commitment to eradicating drug syndicates and building a completely drug-free state.
Strengthening Border Security and Counter-Narcotics Enforcement
The continuous string of major drug seizures across strategic districts highlights the Assam Police's enhanced intelligence-gathering networks, strict inter-state checkpost monitoring, and coordinated tactical enforcement. By cutting off key transit routes used by regional trafficking networks, state authorities aim to systematically disrupt illegal supply lines feeding contraband into local communities.
These proactive interventions underscore the state administration's zero-tolerance policy toward narcotics and organized crime. Officials emphasized that rigorous investigations and asset seizures will continue unabated to dismantle the broader economic frameworks supporting illicit drug trade networks operating across the region. Furthermore, community outreach programs and youth awareness drives are being integrated with law enforcement measures to ensure a holistic approach toward preventing substance abuse across the state. In addition, specialized anti-narcotics task forces are working in close coordination with neighboring state administrations and border control agencies to share real-time actionable intelligence, monitor clandestine movement, seal vulnerable transit corridors, and dismantle organized cross-border smuggling networks permanently.