Guwahati: Assam Police have arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized a substantial quantity of narcotics during a raid at Bengali Basti in Kamrup Metropolitan district. The operation was carried out following specific intelligence inputs as part of the state’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking.
During the raid, police recovered 611 grams of heroin and 277 grams of morphine. The estimated street value of the seized substances is ₹5.5 crore, making the operation a significant development in the fight against illegal narcotics in the region.
The seizure reflects the continued efforts of Assam Police to act on intelligence and target suspected drug trafficking activities. However, the identity of the arrested person and further details about the suspected supply network were not disclosed in the official announcement.
The action is part of the broader anti-drug campaign being pursued by the Assam government under its Assam Against Drugs initiative. The authorities have repeatedly stressed the need to strengthen enforcement against the trafficking and distribution of illegal substances.
Further details about the case, including the origin of the seized narcotics and whether other individuals were involved, were not immediately available.
