In Assam’s Cachar district, police during naka checking seized 60,000 Yaba tablets, whose value is said to be around Rs 18 crore. The crackdown is being considered a major breakthrough on the drug trafficking network and investigation is ongoing.
Guwahati: The police has achieved a major success in the ongoing campaign against drug trafficking in Assam. During routine naka checking in Cachar district, police have recovered 60,000 Yaba tablets from a suspicious vehicle. Their estimated value in the illegal market is said to be around ₹18 crore. This action is being considered as a major blow against the organized drug trafficking network operating in the state.
Appreciating this action, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the promptness and alertness of the police team. He said that Assam Police is responding more strictly to every new method of drug mafia.
Major recovery during naka checking in Cachar
Regular checkpoint checking campaign was being conducted by the police in Cachar district. Meanwhile, a vehicle was stopped on the basis of suspicious activities. Upon search, a huge quantity of Yaba tablets kept hidden in it were recovered.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that this consignment may be part of an organized smuggling network, which is active in the region. Police are now trying to find out from where this goods was brought and where it was to be delivered.
60,000 Yaba tablets valued at ₹18 crore
According to the police, the value of the seized 60,000 Yaba tablets could be around ₹18 crore in the international illegal market. Yaba tablets are considered a very dangerous synthetic drug, smuggling of which is considered a serious crime in many countries.
This huge seizure has caused economic loss as well as a strategic blow to the smuggling network, as the capture of such a large consignment disrupts their supply chain.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s reaction
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described this success as part of the anti-drug policy of the state government. He said that the government’s aim is to make Assam drug free and strict action is being taken continuously for this.
He also said that drug mafias try to smuggle drugs in new ways, but Assam Police is also responding with equal speed and alertness. He described the role of police as very important in this campaign.
Police keep an eye on organized drug network
Police officials believe that this is not just a small action, but a big organized network is working behind it. The investigating agencies are now busy tracing this entire supply chain.
It is being ascertained from where the supply of drugs started, who are the people involved and to which states or countries it was to be sent. Police suspect that this network may be spread interstate or internationally.
Yaba tablets and their danger
Yaba tablets are a type of synthetic drug, which contains harmful chemicals like methamphetamine and caffeine. These are manufactured illegally and cause severe addiction.
Their consumption has a serious impact on the mental and physical health of a person. These drugs are not only addictive but can also cause behavioral aggression, mental imbalance and heart problems.
For this reason, there is a strict ban on their smuggling and use in many countries of the world.
Campaign against drugs intensified in Assam
In the last few years, the Assam government has intensified its campaign against drugs. Continuous checkpoint checking, raids and action is being taken against smuggling networks in the state.
The government aims to create “Drug-Free Assam”, for which the police and administration are working together. Many big drug rackets have also been exposed under this campaign.
Increased surveillance in border areas
Border districts like Cachar are more prone to drug smuggling as these areas are close to international routes. For this reason, the police have tightened surveillance in these areas.
The Special Task Force and the local police are continuously running joint operations to stop every attempt of smuggling.
Further investigation and possible arrest
The police have started further investigation in this case and are working on many important clues. Officials say that more arrests may be made in this case soon.
Efforts are being made to expose the entire network on the basis of seized vehicles, mobile data and other evidence.
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