Police have recovered 2.3 lakh Yaba tablets from a truck in Cachar district of Assam. Their value is said to be around Rs 57.5 crore. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed about this action on Thursday. According to the police, the intoxicating pills were hidden in a secret part made inside the truck.
Two people have been arrested in this case. After this recovery, once again the intoxicating pill named Yaba is in the news. This drug addiction remains a big challenge especially in many countries of South-East Asia. Yaba tablets are also called mad pills. By taking it, you may feel more energy in the body for some time, but it can have serious effects on the heart, mind and health. Interestingly, in Thailand, treatment and de-addiction programs are also run in Buddhist monasteries to help some drug addicts get out of it.
What is Yaba Tablet?
Yaba is an addictive pill, which usually contains stimulants like methamphetamine and caffeine. Taking it can make a person feel more alert and energetic for some time. For this reason, its use was first popularized among laborers and truck drivers in Thailand. It is also considered cheaper than some other drugs.
What does the name Yaba mean?
Yaba's name comes from a Thai word that roughly means 'madness pill'. After its disadvantages came to light, it was banned in Thailand. Today it remains a serious problem of drug addiction and illegal business.
What effect does taking yaba have on the body?
- Consumption of Yaba can harm both the body and mental health. Taking it can cause the heartbeat to increase and the body temperature to increase to dangerous levels. There is also a risk of death if an overdose is taken.
- Prolonged use can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
- Apart from this, restlessness, nervousness, habit of doubt and other mental problems can also arise. This drug can take the form of addiction, which makes it difficult to leave it.
Where does Yaba addiction come from?
The Golden Triangle region of South-East Asia is considered to be a major center of illegal yaba trade. This is the area around the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. In UN reports, Shan State of Myanmar has been described as the main area of production of synthetic narcotics. From here, drugs are smuggled to different countries. Police and security agencies continuously take action to stop this business.