Guwahati, Oct 14: Assam police seized a large consignment of narcotics valued at approximately ₹2 crore in Kokrajhar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday.
Authorities recovered 27.3 kilograms of suspected opium concealed in specially designed compartments of a vehicle. The operation led to the arrest of one individual connected to the trafficking attempt.
In a statement shared on X, Sarma commended Kokrajhar police for the successful recovery, emphasizing the state government’s continued crackdown on illegal drug trade. The seizure Emphasises ongoing efforts to dismantle networks involved in smuggling narcotics across Assam.