A decisive joint operation by Assam Rifles and Cachar police in Assam has led to the arrest of five drug peddlers and the confiscation of heroin estimated at 3.5 crore rupees. Conducted on March 7 in Cachar’s Burunga village near Kalain, the raid prevented a major consignment from reaching Meghalaya.
Prompted by credible tips on narcotics movement, security forces ambushed the smugglers as they loaded vehicles for transit. The precision strike yielded five arrests, two smuggling vehicles, and an array of mobile phones.
Handed over to Cachar police, the evidence will fuel ongoing investigations into the broader network. This action not only thwarted the immediate threat but also weakened a persistent smuggling hub in the region.
Assam Rifles’ track record in Northeast anti-narcotics drives shines through such intelligence-led missions, consistently disrupting supply chains and protecting vulnerable border areas.
Complementing this, RPF teams on Central Railway lines seized 43 kg of contraband worth 12.82 lakh rupees in early-month operations at Nagpur and Kalaburagi. These efforts by RPF and GRP expose how railways serve as conduits for illicit trade, prompting heightened surveillance across the network.