Highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 39 crore were seized in Assam’s Cachar district, leading to the arrest of three drug peddlers. The operation, conducted by the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, targeted drug trafficking based on specific information in Cachar district. The apprehended individuals, residents of Tripura, were caught transporting 1.30 lakh methamphetamine tablets along National Highway-306.
Two Tata trucks and two mobile phones possessed by the accused were also confiscated during the operation. The Assam Rifles, actively engaged in anti-drug operations in the region, aims to disrupt and dismantle narcotics networks through regular interventions. This seizure marks a significant achievement in the fight against drug trafficking, according to an official statement.
Officials suspect that the methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, were smuggled from Myanmar into southern Assam through Mizoram. These tablets, containing a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, are prohibited in India. The region’s National Highway-306 serves as a crucial link connecting Mizoram with the rest of the country via southern Assam. Myanmar’s Chin state is identified as a key hub for drug smuggling, wildlife trafficking, and contraband activities into Mizoram districts.
Myanmar, sharing unfenced borders with northeastern Indian states, serves as a significant transit point for drugs like heroin and methamphetamine tablets entering India. The porous borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh pose challenges in curbing illegal activities. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the drug trafficking network and its potential impact on the region and beyond.
