₹21.36 Cr Heroin, Opium Seized in Assam Bus Raid: 5 Held

Assam authorities struck a decisive blow against narcotics smugglers Thursday, seizing drugs worth ₹21.36 crore hidden in a passenger bus and detaining five suspects in Kamrup. The high-stakes interception underscores the intensifying war on drugs in the Northeast. Acting on precise tips, the Assam Special Task Force and Kamrup Police jointly flagged down the inter-state bus near Amingaon, Guwahati. Hidden compartments yielded 2.5 kg of heroin and 8 kg of opium, with street value pegged at over ₹21 crore. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the operation on X, detailing the seizure and arrests. His post highlighted the collaborative success and vowed continued vigilance. Questioning the arrested individuals is revealing potential connections to broader smuggling operations spanning neighboring states. Investigators believe this haul disrupts a key supply chain feeding addiction across the region. Framed under the 'Assam Against Drugs' campaign, this raid is part of sustained enforcement drives. In recent times, multiple gangs have been busted, reducing the influx of illicit substances. Police vow deeper probes, anticipating further detentions. As Assam ramps up anti-drug measures, such operations signal zero tolerance for traffickers, protecting communities from the scourge of narcotics.