Guwahati, April 25: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Assam Police Special Task Force intercepted a group of alleged drug couriers at Amingaon and seized a substantial quantity of heroin valued at approximately ₹7 crore in the illegal market.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, officials tracked a group of women couriers reportedly led by Demthang Haokip (36), a resident of Tuibong in Churachandpur district, who was suspected of coordinating the transportation of narcotics for distribution across lower Assam.
The STF team intercepted the group at Amingaon and, during a search operation, recovered 62 soap boxes containing suspected heroin. The seized contraband weighed 837 grams, excluding packaging.
Along with Demthang Haokip, three other women were apprehended. They have been identified as Lam Neikim (25) of Zouveng village, Hoineigah (24) of Tuibong, Kim Neithen (36) of Lanva, and Ngah Pi (30), all residents of Churachandpur district.
Preliminary findings suggest that the consignment was intended for delivery at Amingaon before being routed to multiple locations across lower Assam, indicating possible links to a wider interstate narcotics network.
The operation was led by Kalyan Kumar Pathak, Additional Superintendent of Police, STF. Officials confirmed that legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant provisions, while further investigation is underway to trace the network involved.
