Heroin worth Rs 210 crore seized in Assam's Cachar, one arrested

In a joint operation of the Special Task Force (STF), Assam and Cachar district police seized 21 kg of heroin worth a staggering Rs 210 crore in Assam's Cachar district.

One person was also arrested in connection with the seizure.

The joint operation was led by Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Inspector-General of Police (STF) and Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police of Cachar.

Acting on a tip-off, the STF of the Assam police intercepted the vehicle with registration number MZ-01-7204 near Sayeedpur area under Silchar police station in Cachar district on Thursday night.

"During the search, we recovered more than 21 kg of heroin (pure form). A man has also been arrested. The seized contraband is worth a minimum of Rs 210 crore in the international market," Inspector-General of Police (STF), Partha Sarathi Mahanta said in a statement.

"The information was received 10 days ago that a huge consignment of drugs would be carried from a neighbouring state to the mainland, from where it could be supplied in two big cities," he further said.
He added, "We also seized the vehicle, which was coming from a neighbouring state. Further investigation is underway."

Praising his police force for the operation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, "In a big step towards a drug-free Assam, 21 kg of heroin has been seized in Silchar in a joint operation by STF Assam and Cachar Police. One person has been arrested and an investigation is underway to crack the supply grid. Well done, Assam Police."