Khowai ( Tripura) [India], July 23 : In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and the Customs Department conducted a successful joint operation in Tripura's Khowai district, seizing a massive consignment of narcotics worth ₹14 crore.
Acting on intelligence inputs, the security forces intercepted a truck near Tuchandrai Bazar on July 21. A thorough search led to the recovery of 1.4 lakh Yaba tablets, a highly addictive synthetic drug. The driver of the vehicle was also apprehended during the operation, said Assam Rifles in a press release.
The seized contraband and the arrested individual have been handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Assam Rifles, in collaboration with other enforcement agencies, has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing illegal activities and maintaining peace and security in the region. This seizure marks another significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the Northeast.
Meanwhile, based on specific intelligence regarding trafficking of narcotics, Assam Rifles launched an operation on 22 July to search the general area Crossing Point - 1, Zokhawthar in Mizoram.
During the conduct of operation, the team recovered 1.227 Kgs of Heroin valued at approximately 9.75 Crores from a vehicle.
The recovered items and vehicle have been handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai.