In Assam's biggest-ever drug haul, heroin worth Rs 210 crore seized

GUWAHATI: In the biggest-ever drug haul in Assam, heroin worth Rs 210 crore was seized in the Cachar district, police said, One person was also arrested in connection with the seizure, they said.

The STF Inspector General Parthasarathi Mahanta revealed that a vehicle coming from Mizoram was stopped in Sayeedpur, Silchar.

"On searching the vehicle, more than 21.5 kg of heroin was seized from it, out of which 18 kg was in the purest form that needs further processing, while 3.5 kg was finished product," Mahanta said.

Of this amount, 18 kg was in its purest form requiring further processing, while 3.5 kg was ready for distribution. The value of the seized drugs was estimated to be around Rs 210 crore in the international black market, he said.

"We had received information that a huge consignment of drugs from a neighbouring state was on its way to be supplied to some big cities. We upped our vigil and were keenly observing the developments," Mahanta said.

The vehicle started its journey three days ago and reached the location, where it was intercepted, on Thursday, he said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the operation on social media, stating, 'In a significant move towards a #DrugsFreeAssam, 21 kg of heroin has been seized in Silchar in a joint operation by @STFAssam & @cacharpolice. One person has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to dismantle the supply network. Well done @assampolice!'
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