Assam Rifles successfully intercepted a narcotics shipment in the General Area of Salbagan, West Tripura and seized 60,000 Yaba tablets, valued at approximately Rs 12 crore in the international market, according to a statement from Assam Rifles. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the drug smuggling activities and were identified as Kanai Das (36) and Kishan Kumar Sarkar (32).
Both individuals were handed over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for further investigation and leg proceedings.This successful operation highlights the commitment of Assam Rifles to fighting against narcotics trafficking and ensuring the safety of the region from the growing threat of drug abuse. Meanwhile, the Indian Army in a series of successful joint operations, with police and other security forces, recovered weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from hill and valley regions of four Manipur districts including Churchandpur, an official release said.
