Agartala, October 12, 2026: In two separate anti-narcotics operations in Tripura, the Assam Rifles and other law enforcement agencies seized Yaba tablets worth approximately ₹3.6 crore and apprehended one individual, officials said.
In the first operation, Assam Rifles, in a joint effort with its Field Intelligence Unit (ARFIU) and the Customs Department, Agartala, apprehended an individual and recovered 1.994 kg of Yaba tablets valued at around ₹2 crore from Mohanpur in West Tripura district on October 10.
A motorcycle was also seized from the individual, who is a resident of Sidhai Mohanpur. The apprehended person, the contraband and the motorcycle were subsequently handed over to the Customs Department, Agartala, for further investigation.
In a separate operation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Fatikroy Police Station, recovered 40,000 Yaba tablets worth approximately ₹1.6 crore from a cargo dumper bearing registration number TR-01-AT-1541. The vehicle was intercepted near the Radhanagar Assam Rifles camp.
The driver of the dumper reportedly managed to escape. The seized narcotics and vehicle were handed over to the authorities for legal action under anti-narcotics laws, while an investigation is underway to trace the trafficking network.
The two operations underline the continued efforts of Assam Rifles and other law enforcement agencies to curb drug trafficking in Tripura through intelligence-sharing and coordinated enforcement measures. Assam Rifles reiterated its commitment to combating the narcotics menace and contributing towards a drug-free society.