In a significant drug bust, an Assam Police team apprehended three individuals on Sunday in Karimganj district, suspected of trafficking a large quantity of Yaba tablets. The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs.
The police intercepted a vehicle on National Highway 6 in Badarpur. Upon inspection, they discovered a hidden compartment containing one lakh Yaba tablets, with an estimated market value of approximately Rs 30 crore.
The suspects, identified as Ashraf Ali, Abdul Hannan, and Pradeep Das, all hailing from Katigorah in Cachar district, were allegedly transporting the drugs from Mizoram to Patharkandi in Assam. They are currently being held at Badarpur Police Station.
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to unravel the drug trafficking network. This operation marks a substantial blow to illicit drug activities in the region.
