Guwahati, Feb 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, February 27, announced that two coordinated anti-drug operations carried out by Assam Police in Paschim Boragaon and Patharkandi led to the recovery of narcotics valued at approximately Rs 5.93 crore and the arrest of three individuals.
According to the Chief Minister, the operations resulted in the seizure of 83,399 Yaba tablets along with 10 kilograms of cannabis. Reaffirming the state government’s zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, Sarma asserted that those involved in the narcotics trade would find “nowhere to hide.” In a post on X, he stated, “Two operations, one message: From highways to homes, nowhere to hide for drug traffickers.”
He praised the coordinated efforts of the Assam Police, Guwahati Police and the Patharkandi police team, describing the action as part of an ongoing and sustained crackdown against narcotics in the state. Further investigation into the cases is currently underway.
A day prior to these operations, Assam Police had also intercepted a significant quantity of suspected contraband drugs and illegal liquor during two separate drives. In one operation conducted at Bagori, officers recovered 80,000 Yaba tablets estimated to be worth around Rs 4 crore from a specially constructed hidden compartment inside a vehicle. Two persons were arrested in connection with that seizure as well.
Referring to the Bagori operation on X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Hidden compartments in cars won’t hide crime. Bagori – 80,000 Yaba tablets (Rs 4 cr) recovered from a secret chamber, two arrests,” underscoring the government’s continued push to dismantle drug networks operating in the state.
