South Tripura District Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have seized around 8 kg of Yaba tablets worth an estimated ₹3.2 crore during a joint operation in Jolaibari. Police arrested three people in connection with the seizure. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the team intercepted a tipper truck carrying stone chips and conducted a detailed search.
Officers allegedly found around 80,000 Yaba tablets hidden inside the stone-chip consignment. Police have started legal proceedings under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and are investigating the suspected trafficking network.
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Key Facts
- Location: Jolaibari, South Tripura
- Seized: Around 8 kg of Yaba tablets
- Estimated value: ₹3.2 crore
- Approximate quantity: 80,000 tablets
- Vehicle intercepted: Tipper truck carrying stone chips
- Arrests: 3 people
- Law invoked: NDPS Act
- Agencies involved: South Tripura Police and NCB
- Investigation: Trafficking network and its supply links
Joint Operation Leads to Major Seizure
Police launched the operation after receiving specific intelligence about suspected narcotics trafficking in the Jolaibari area.
A joint team from South Tripura Police and the NCB then conducted a raid-cum-search operation. During the operation, officers intercepted a tipper truck transporting stone chips.
The team searched the vehicle thoroughly. During the search, officers allegedly discovered eight packets containing Yaba tablets concealed within the stone-chip consignment.
80,000 Yaba Tablets Recovered
Police estimated the total weight of the seized tablets at around 8 kg. The seizure reportedly contained approximately 80,000 Yaba tablets.
Authorities placed the estimated market value of the contraband at around ₹3.2 crore.
The seizure represents a significant narcotics haul and highlights the continuing efforts by enforcement agencies to prevent the movement of illegal drugs through Tripura.
Three People Arrested
Police arrested three people during the operation in connection with the suspected trafficking attempt.
The operation involved Bapi Debbarma, Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Santirbazar, along with Inspector Arunodaya Das, Officer-in-Charge of Baikhora Police Station, and SI Khokan Das, Officer-in-Charge of Jolaibari Outpost.
NCB officials also joined the operation and assisted the local police team.
Investigation Underway
Following the seizure, police initiated legal proceedings under the NDPS Act.
Investigators are now working to identify the wider network allegedly involved in the transportation and distribution of the narcotics.
Authorities are also examining the suspected source of the Yaba tablets and their intended destination. The investigation will focus on both the forward and backward linkages of the alleged trafficking network.
Joint Action Against Drug Trafficking
The operation highlights the growing coordination between Tripura Police and the NCB in tackling narcotics trafficking.
Such joint operations can help enforcement agencies track supply chains and identify larger networks operating across state and regional borders.
Authorities are expected to continue the investigation and take further action based on the evidence gathered during the operation.
Q&A
Where did the seizure take place?
The operation took place in Jolaibari in South Tripura.
How much Yaba was seized?
Police seized around 8 kg of Yaba tablets, estimated at approximately 80,000 tablets.
What is the estimated value of the seizure?
Authorities estimated the value at around ₹3.2 crore.
How many people were arrested?
Police arrested three people in connection with the seizure.
Where were the tablets allegedly hidden?
Police found the tablets concealed inside a tipper truck carrying stone chips.
Which law has police invoked?
Authorities have initiated legal action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
What happens next?
Investigators will trace the suspected source, destination and wider trafficking network linked to the seized narcotics.
Location Context
South Tripura’s location near the international border makes effective coordination between law-enforcement agencies particularly important in preventing illegal drug trafficking and protecting communities across Northeast India.
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