Crackdown on Narcotics: 8,000 Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 2 Crore Seized in Assam, Two Peddlers Nabbed

Guwahati: In a major success for anti-narcotic agencies, drugs worth Rs 2 crore were seized in Assam’s South Salmara, an official statement said on Sunday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 8,000 Yaba tablets were smuggled from a neighboring state with the intention of being sent to Bangladesh.

“Major Drug Bust in South Salmara; 8,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹2cr seized. Acting on reliable information, an anti-narcotics operation was carried out by @SSalmaraPolice in a house and seized 8,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹2 crores smuggled from a neighbouring State and destined to be sent to Bangladesh,” Assam Chief Minister Sarma posted on X.

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While lauding the efforts of the police, Assam CM also said that two drug peddlers have been arrested. 

In a significant anti-drug operation in Tripura, the East Agartala Police confiscated a huge stash of 1,10,000 Yaba tablets from a hotel in the city. The raid took place at Woodland Park Hotel, Room No. 207, in Moth Chowmohani, resulting in the arrest of three individuals.

The police seized a large trolley bag containing 11 yellow plastic packets, each holding 10,000 Yaba tablets, along with Rs 1,600 in Indian currency and three smartphones.