Guwahati, 23 October (HS): Cachar district police in Assam seized 78,400 suspected yaba tablets worth Rs 19.6 crore and arrested an alleged drug trafficker during an operation conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs last night.

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the information in a social media post, praising the police for their successful operation against drug trafficking.

Describing the operation, the Chief Minister wrote, “Mission Impossible? Not in Assam!” He said that changing vehicles at the border would not help smugglers evade law enforcement agencies.

According to the Chief Minister, Cachar police seized the suspected yaba tablets and the car bearing registration number AS-11Z-7188 allegedly used to transport the consignment. One person was arrested in connection with the seizure.

Sarma said Assam Police was taking all necessary steps to ensure that the alleged offenders could not continue their illegal activities.

The Assam government has intensified its statewide campaign against narcotics trafficking. Police have been making frequent seizures of heroin, brown sugar, opium, ganja, banned cough syrups, yaba tablets and other narcotic substances, while apprehending people allegedly involved in the illegal trade.

The latest seizure marks another significant action by Assam Police in its ongoing drive against drug trafficking.

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash