Amid ongoing drug smuggling activities from Myanmar, authorities in Assam’s Cachar district have confiscated heroin valued at Rs 3.2 crore and apprehended two drug traffickers. The operation was a collaborative effort between the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Acting on specific intelligence, the joint team intercepted the individuals transporting the contraband along National Highway-306, a key route for drug smuggling due to its proximity to Myanmar.
Cachar, along with Sribhumi and Hailakandi districts, shares a border with Mizoram, which has become a significant corridor for drug trafficking. The seized heroin, along with the vehicle used for transportation and a mobile phone, was confiscated during the operation. Authorities are currently conducting further investigations into the matter to dismantle the narcotics network.
The Assam Rifles and the DRI have been actively engaged in anti-drug operations in the region, aiming to disrupt drug trafficking networks. This recent seizure is a notable achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling. It is suspected that the seized drugs were smuggled from Myanmar through Mizoram before being distributed to other parts of the country.
