A major breakthrough was achieved by Special Task Force Assam and Karimganj Police in a joint operation which led to the seizure of 5.1 Kg of Heroin and 64,000 Yaba tablets, worth over Rs 100 crore.

In a significant joint effort between STF and Karimganj Police, led by DIGP (STF) Partha Sarathi Mahanta and SP Karimganj Partha Protim Das, a massive haul of drugs was seized at Suprakandi under Nilam Bazar Police Station around 2:15 pm on Tuesday.

A staggering 5.1 KG of Heroin, 64,000 Yaba tablets, and four packets of foreign cigarettes were confiscated from a Maruti S Presso vehicle bearing registration no. MZ 06 A 1422. The vehicle was seized, and four individuals, namely Nur Ahmed (the driver) from Patharkandi, Karimganj, along with Zosangliani, Ramngheaka, and Lalchamliana, all from Thenzawl, Mizoram, were arrested.

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This drug seizure is believed to be among the largest in Eastern India concerning market value. The estimated value of this seizure stands at a minimum of Rs 100 Crore in the current market, which has experienced rising prices due to consistent, effective operations, and assertive measures by the Assam Police.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has congratulated Assam Police following this massive drug bust in a post on X.

BIGGEST EVER DRUGS HAUL WORTH OVER ₹100 CRORE💉😱

In a joint operation by @STFAssam & @karimganjpolice at Suprakandi a huge quantity of drugs have been recovered
📦5.1 kg heroin
💊64,000 YABA tablets
🚭4 packets of foreign cigarettes

4 people have been arrested in this… pic.twitter.com/WZjrjtoE3p

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 9, 2024