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Guwahati, Sept 11: Assam Police seized 198 soapboxes suspected to contain heroin in Jorabat and arrested three individuals involved in the illegal drug trade. The total consignment was found to weigh approximately 2.527 kilograms.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for their successful operation, expressing his appreciation on social media platform X. He tweeted, “In yet another successful operation, @GuwahatiPol seized 198 soapboxes containing suspected Heroin weighing 2.527 kg, at Jorabat. Three persons were apprehended in the incident. Kudos to @assampolice!”

Assam Police’s commitment to curbing the menace of drug trafficking in the region. It is part of a broader effort to maintain law and order while safeguarding the well-being of the community.

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Assam Police, stationed at the Churaibari Outpost, apprehended an individual from Tripura who was attempting to smuggle cannabis using an oil tanker owned by Bharat Petroleum Corporation. This operation resulted in the confiscation of a substantial quantity of cannabis valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore.

Acting on confidential information, Pranab Milli, the officer in charge of the Churaibari police watch post, led his team in a meticulously planned operation on a Sunday morning. Their efforts paid off when they discovered a staggering 1,420 kilograms of dry ganja discreetly concealed inside the oil tanker.

This incident raises concerns about border security, as the tanker had crossed into Assam from Tripura. The substantial quantity of illegal drugs being transported across state lines underscores the need for enhanced vigilance and security measures along the border to combat drug smuggling effectively.