Major Assam Drug Bust: 2.5kg Heroin, 8kg Opium Nabbed, 5 in Custody

Guwahati’s law enforcers orchestrated a textbook anti-narcotics raid, uncovering 2.5 kg heroin and 8 kg opium worth ₹21.36 crore aboard a bus from a neighboring state. Five traffickers were apprehended in Kamrup district, as revealed Thursday.

Intelligence-led action by Kamrup Police and STF pinpointed the suspect vehicle at Amingaon bypass. Meticulous checks exposed the deadly cargo stashed inside, averting its distribution.

The Chief Minister shared real-time updates on X, praising the precision strike: drugs valued at ₹21.36 crore seized, five culprits nabbed from the intercepted bus.

Ongoing interrogations aim to dismantle the syndicate, mapping supply routes and end-users. Links to Northeast-wide networks are under scrutiny, pointing to organized crime.

This success bolsters the ‘Assam Against Drugs’ drive, reflecting years of aggressive policing that has crippled smuggling outfits. Officials note rising detections, crediting enhanced surveillance.

With probes advancing, more revelations are expected. Assam’s resolve against drug menace grows firmer, prioritizing public safety and youth welfare through such landmark interventions.