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KHERONI: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Khatkhati police intercepted a white Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number CH04L0888 and seized 10.937 kilograms of opium along with Rs 1,10,000 in cash during a routine naka checking operation.
The operation led to the arrest of two individuals identified as Daljit Singh and Harjit Singh, both hailing from Punjab. The duo was allegedly transporting the contraband through the inter-state border, signalling the involvement of well-coordinated drug trafficking networks operating beyond regional boundaries.
Police sources confirmed that the narcotics were neatly packed and concealed within the vehicle to avoid detection. Preliminary investigations suggest that the opium was sourced from a northeastern state and was enroute to Punjab for distribution.
This seizure marked yet another milestone in the Assam police’s relentless drive against illegal drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have intensified surveillance across vulnerable border checkpoints in recent months in response to rising cases of narcotic smuggling.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. Further investigations are underway to uncover the broader network involved in the illicit drug trade.
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