HT Bureau
Guwahati, Sept 29: In a significant operation, the Assam Rifles seized 2.60 lakh Yaba tablets, valued at Rs 52 crore in the international market, from the Khayerpur area in West Tripura district.
The narcotics were discovered during a joint operation based on intelligence inputs. The tablets were concealed in multiple rolls of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor mats inside a vehicle.
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Yaba, also known as “crazy medicine,” is a dangerous mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, commonly trafficked across Southeast Asia. The tablets are usually produced in pill form, often red, pink, or lime green in color, and are typically stamped with logos like “WY” or “R.” Users either swallow the tablets or inhale the vapors by heating them on foil—a method known as “chasing.”
Despite the massive seizure, no arrests have been made so far. The vehicle used for trafficking was impounded, and the contraband was handed over to customs authorities in Agartala for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The highly addictive drug, which originates mainly from Myanmar and is produced extensively in Thailand, is a significant concern in the region. Yaba users, often males aged 16 to 40, report long-lasting effects that can prevent them from sleeping or eating for up to 24 hours after consumption. The Assam Rifles’ operation marks a significant step in curbing the spread of this dangerous substance in the region.
