HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 6: In a significant breakthrough, Assam Police successfully seized 612 grams of heroin in Karimganj district during an anti-narcotics operation on Monday.
State chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the efforts of the law enforcement agencies in intercepting a vehicle from a neighboring state and apprehending two individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
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The operation was carried out by the Karimganj Police based on specific intelligence inputs.
The authorities intercepted a vehicle entering Assam from a neighboring state, uncovering a concealed stash of heroin weighing 612 grams hidden in secret compartments within the vehicle.
Sarma took to the micro-blogging site X to acknowledge the successful operation, stating, “Based on a specific input, @karimganjpolice launched an anti-narcotics operation and intercepted a vehicle coming from a neighbouring State. 612 grams of heroin were seized from secret chambers of the vehicle & two people have been apprehended in this regard. Well done @assampolice!”
The two individuals apprehended during the operation are now in custody, and investigations are underway to determine the source and destination of the seized narcotics. The successful operation highlights the state government’s commitment to combating the menace of drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens.
Assam Police, under the leadership of Sarma, has been actively working towards curbing the drug trade in the state. The latest seizure marks a significant achievement in the ongoing efforts to eliminate the flow of illegal substances and maintain law and order.
