Nagaon (Assam), 15 October (HS): In a major anti-narcotics operation, Nagaon Sadar and Rupahihat police jointly arrested three alleged drug traffickers and seized 1.023 kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth around ₹2 crore.

Police said on Thursday that the operation was conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. During the joint operation, the police team recovered 1.023 kg of cocaine from the possession of the three accused and subsequently arrested them.

The arrested persons have been identified as Ashadul Haque, Ruful Uddin and Rashel Akhtar.

The police have registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with the seizure.

The three arrested accused are being interrogated to ascertain further details about the alleged drug trafficking network and the possible involvement of other persons in the illegal trade.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash