Assam Police have carried out a major drug bust, seizing yaba tablets valued at over Rs 3 crore in an operation that has sent shockwaves through the state’s anti-narcotics network. The raid, conducted late Wednesday night in the border district of Karimganj, has led to the arrest of multiple suspects believed to be part of an inter-state drug trafficking ring. The authorities have confirmed that the seized tablets were intended for distribution across northeastern states and beyond.
Acting on specific intelligence, police teams intercepted a vehicle on the outskirts of Karimganj town. On searching the vehicle, officers recovered several packets containing thousands of yaba tablets, which are popular among drug users for their potent combination of methamphetamine and caffeine. Law enforcement officers immediately arrested the occupants of the vehicle and transported them to the local police station for further interrogation.
Police officials believe that the consignment originated from a neighboring country and crossed into Assam through illegal routes frequently used by drug smugglers. Investigators are now probing deeper into the network, looking for links to cross-border syndicates operating along the porous India-Bangladesh border. Senior officers from the Assam Police’s Special Task Force have joined the investigation to help trace the source and end-point of the operation.
Assam’s Director General of Police (DGP) hailed the success of the operation as a significant step in the state’s war against drugs. He stated that such seizures not only weaken the financial backbone of drug cartels but also protect thousands of lives that could be affected by the consumption of such narcotics. He added that the police would intensify surveillance in sensitive areas and step up coordination with central agencies to prevent such incidents.
Local residents expressed relief following the seizure, as many areas in the region have seen a steady rise in drug-related crimes and addiction cases in recent years. Community leaders have praised the police for their swift action and urged the state government to invest more in de-addiction programs, especially for the youth who are often the primary targets of such substances.
The state government has reiterated its commitment to making Assam drug-free. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier declared a zero-tolerance policy toward drug trafficking and had launched several awareness and crackdown campaigns. This recent bust, officials say, reflects the outcome of those intensified efforts. The government also plans to introduce stricter laws and longer sentences for individuals found guilty of involvement in the narcotics trade.
The arrested suspects are now being interrogated to uncover more names and locations associated with the operation. Police believe the group may be linked to a wider network that operates across the Northeast, supplying drugs through both land and river routes. Forensic experts have begun examining the tablets to confirm their chemical composition and assist in tracking similar consignments that may be circulating in other parts of the country.
Anti-narcotics officers also plan to use digital forensics to retrieve messages, call logs, and transaction records from the mobile phones of the accused. These digital trails could lead authorities to high-ranking members of the trafficking syndicate and expose their financial backers. Law enforcement agencies have called for public cooperation and encouraged citizens to report suspicious activities that may help prevent future trafficking attempts.
This operation marks one of the largest seizures of yaba tablets in Assam’s recent history. It has bolstered the morale of anti-drug units and reinforced public trust in the police force. Officials say they will continue to strike hard at drug operations in every corner of the state until every link in the chain is broken.
As investigations progress, the state watches closely, hoping this breakthrough leads to a wider cleanup of drug networks threatening the safety and future of Assam’s youth.
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