Cachar (Assam), 13 July (HS): In a major success under the Assam government's anti-drug campaign, Cachar Police seized 3,000 Yaba tablets and arrested an alleged drug peddler during a late-night operation in Katigorah.

Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team from Katigorah and Kalain police stations conducted a raid at Latimara near KH Road under the jurisdiction of Katigorah Police Station. During the operation, police recovered 3,000 banned Yaba tablets and apprehended one suspect.

The arrested accused has been identified as Hasan Ahmed, a resident of Lahmali village under Katigorah Police Station in Cachar district. A case has been registered against him under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway.

According to preliminary estimates, the seized Yaba tablets are valued at several lakh rupees in the illegal market. Police described the seizure as another significant achievement in the district's sustained crackdown on drug trafficking.

Photo Caption: Alleged drug peddler arrested by Cachar Police following the seizure of 3,000 Yaba tablets in Katigorah.------------

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