Guwahati, Jan 17: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Assam police seized nearly 90 kgs of Yaba tablets in Assam’s Karimganj district on Tuesday. It is the biggest drug seizure in the state.
According to reports, a team of Karimganj police intercepted one Alto car bearing registration no (AS-10A-6487) at Nischintapur in Bagargul and seized the quantity of drugs from the vehicle.
Police said a drug peddler identified as Hafiz Uddin was arrested in connection with the seizure.
Speaking to media persons, Karimganj Superintendent of Police Padmanav Baruah said, “It’s a proud moment for us because it was the biggest drug seizure in the State till date. Nearly, 90 kgs of Yaba tablets, (with) market value (of) around Rs 40 crore, were seized by vigilant Home Guards of Assam police from a vehicle in Karimganj. Due to their alertness, we have successfully seized the huge quantity of drugs.”
“The driver of the vehicle Hafiz Uddin tried to lure the home guards by paying a bribe of Rs 20 lakh but they refused to take the bribe and held him. After the intervention of Village Defense Party (VDP), the drug peddler was arrested. We have registered a case under NDPS Act and further investigation has been going on,” he added.
The Assam police have started a massive crackdown against drugs and, so far, huge quantity of contraband drugs have been seized.
