Assam: Drug Peddler Arrested By Goalpara Police, Narcotic Tablets And Cash Seized

GOALPARA: As part of ongoing efforts to tackle drug trafficking, Goalpara police carried out a search operation on December 26, leading to the arrest of a drug peddler from Mornoi.

The arrested individual identified as Rafiqul Islam was identified as a drug supplier and was found in possession of a significant stash of narcotic tablets.

A total of 1,450 narcotic tablets and cash amounting to Rs 60,710 were seized from the peddler. The operation underscores the police's commitment to curbing the drug trade in the area and serves as a warning to those involved in illegal activities.

Authorities have vowed to strengthen their actions against drug trafficking in Goalpara as part of their broader crackdown on the region's drug menace.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a drug peddler was apprehended in Karimganj district, and authorities seized 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets from his possession, with an estimated market value of Rs 45 crore, according to police reports.

In a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, “Drugs worth Rs. 45 crore recovered in a source-backed anti-narcotics operation carried out by Sribhumi Police in Hathikhira area, a truck coming from a neighbouring state was intercepted leading to the recovery of 1.5 lakhs YABA tablets weighing over 16kgs.”

“One person has been arrested in this regard and further investigation is on,” he added.

Earlier, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police, in collaboration with the Cachar district police, seized 60,000 Yaba tablets and 125 grams of heroin in a late-night operation last week in Silchar.

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