Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a major narcotics seizure and said that heroin worth Rs 3.16 crore was recovered and a drug peddler has been arrested.
On Friday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made several announcements, including establishing an Amul dairy plant in the state, a food grain subsidy, and remuneration for Information and Communication (ICT) teachers.
Security at Agartala Railway Station seized 21 kg of dry ganja in seven gunny bags. Authorities suspect it was intended for smuggling. An investigation is underway to trace the origin and identify potential links to drug networks
In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Department, seized gold in bars and unfinished ornaments from the general area of Badarghat, West Tripura district on Saturday.
In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, along with the Customs Department, seized 2286.9 kg of marijuana from the Vijayanagar area in West Tripura district on Saturday.
A joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Pherzawl led to the destruction of a large marijuana plantation, with 6,000 plants valued at Rs 10 lakh uprooted. The operation is a significant step in the fight against illegal drug cultivation.
According to the police, recovery of 189 kg of dry marijuana had been made by the police and a Bolero car with registration number AS-01-BD-2309 was also seized.
"Swiftly reacting to international input about drug trafficking from local agencies, the Indian Coast Guard, Mandapam launched ICG Hovercraft for anti-narco ops on Indo-SL IMBL (International Maritime Boundary Line)," it said.