HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 19: In a significant victory in the fight against drugs, a substantial seizure of methamphetamine was made during a raid at Kumbhirgram Airport in Silchar.
Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted by a team of Cachar Police in collaboration with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to apprehend drug peddlers at Kumbhirgram Airport. During the raid, four packets containing a total of four kilograms of methamphetamine were successfully seized by the police. Furthermore, two individuals involved in the illicit drug trade were apprehended at the scene.
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this news on the social media platform ‘X,’ expressing his congratulations to the Assam Police and CISF for their diligent efforts in combating drug-related activities.
“Acting on a tip-off, @cacharpolice along with the CISF conducted an operation against drug peddlers at Kumbhirgram Airport, Silchar and recovered 4 packets containing 4kg of Methamphetamine. Two persons were arrested in the incident. Great job @assampolice & @CISFHQrs!” the CM tweeted.
This significant drug seizure underscores the ongoing commitment to curbing the illegal drug trade in the region and safeguarding the well-being of its residents.