Assam: Major Drug Racket Busted In Cachar, Rs. 7.20 Crore Worth Of Narcotics Seized

SILCHAR: In a big success for Assam’s war on drugs, Cachar Police have busted an illegal drug consignment in the Jirighat area. They seized a substantial amount of narcotics and arrested key people involved.

In a well-coordinated operation, the police, under the jurisdiction of Jirighat Police Station, recovered 24,000 YABA tablets with an estimated market value of Rs. 7.20 crore. One individual was arrested in connection with the case, dealing a significant blow to the drug network operating in the region.

In another successful raid, based on a tip-off, the police raided Lienkhosat Kuki’s house in Kharjong Bosti under Jirighat PS. They caught him and found 27 grams of suspected heroin.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police action, stating, “Striking the drugs network, across every region of Assam.” The Assam Police are actively fighting against drug trafficking, conducting more raids across the state. With strict vigilance, they are dismantling drug networks and keeping communities safe.

Meanwhile,earlier this month, in a major crackdown, police authorities in Assam's Cachar district arrested one person and recovered a substantial amount of illicit drugs like heroin and Yaba tablets worth around Rs. 14 crore.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday revealed about this major drug bust, outlining the successful action by the Cachar Police within the ambit of Dholai Police Station.

The raid took place in Ramprasadpur when police stopped a car in the course of a routine check. A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the confiscation of 40,000 Yaba tablets and 260 grams of heroin. Notably, the Yaba tablets, a combination of methamphetamine and caffeine, were known for being addictive.

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