Guwahati, August 14: The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized around 10 kg of heroin, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 88 crore, during an anti-drug operation in Guwahati’s Six Mile area.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the STF conducted a search at a flat in Om Residency, Chachal, where the suspected drug peddler was allegedly staying.
Police recovered the suspected heroin from a bag kept inside an almirah at the flat and arrested Hardeep Singh in connection with the seizure.
The seized contraband was taken into custody and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the heroin and identify other persons allegedly linked to the suspected drug trafficking network.
