In a major operation against drug trafficking, Sribhumi district police seized over 1.5 lakh Yaba tablets, valued at around Rs 45 crore, in the Hatikhira area under Bazaricherra police station on Tuesday night.
The tablets were being smuggled into Tripura from outside the state. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a lorry with registration number AS01AD-1696 and recovered the illicit drugs. During the raid, police arrested Sushanta Rudra Pal, a drug smuggler from Tripura. Assam Police stated that the operation was successful due to timely intelligence and coordinated efforts.
A case has been filed under the NDPS Act against Rudra Pal, who was presented before the Sribhumi district court on Wednesday. This seizure represents a significant step in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle illegal drug operations and enhance public safety and security.
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