Assam Police carried out a major anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth nearly ₹11 crore and arresting several suspected traffickers across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the coordinated action took place in the Karbi Anglong and Cachar districts, both considered sensitive corridors for drug smuggling.
According to the Chief Minister, the seized contraband includes yaba tablets and other illegal substances. Sarma said Assam Police has intensified its drive against drug trafficking, creating a scenario that he described as a “real-life Narcos episode.” The operations stretched from Karbi Anglong to Silchar, tightening pressure on organised narcotics networks operating in the region.
The crackdown is part of Assam’s aggressive anti-drug campaign, which has led to numerous arrests and seizures over the past few years. Authorities believe that the seized items were intended for distribution across multiple northeastern states.
Officials added that follow-up investigations are underway to identify the larger network behind the traffickers and to track cross-border supply chains. Assam Police has stated it will continue special operations in high-risk districts as part of its zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics trafficking.
