In a successful operation against narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles, along with Cachar district Police in southern Assam, seized heroin valued at Rs 7 crore. Two drug peddlers were apprehended during the operation. The joint team acted on intelligence inputs about drug movement in the district, which borders Mizoram and Manipur.
Efforts are ongoing to uncover the larger network involved in the trafficking attempt. The seized heroin was believed to have been smuggled from Myanmar with intentions to transport it to Bangladesh or other parts of India through Assam or Meghalaya. The region’s vulnerability to cross-border smuggling is highlighted by the porous borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The Assam Rifles and Cachar district Police are intensifying their efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area. The recent seizure reflects their commitment to dismantling narcotics networks and maintaining peace and security. Myanmar’s Chin state is a significant hub for smuggling various contraband items, including highly addictive methamphetamine tablets known as Yaba.
