In the Assam district of Karbi Anglong on Tuesday, the Assam Police have found a huge amount of illegal drugs worth Rs. 15 crore.
Three drug peddlers were taken into custody by the police and CRPF team, as per ANI reports.
A joint police and CPRF team established a Naka checking at Dilai Tiniali, which is part of the Dilai police station in the Karbi Anglong district, on Tuesday in response to a report about the transportation of illegal drugs.
“The team had intercepted a Bolero vehicle bearing registration number SK-03P-1143 at the checking point and the vehicle was thoroughly searched and recovered a huge quantity of narcotic drugs,” John Das, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Bokajan said.
According to the police officer, the team found 383 grams of heroin stamped “Double UO Globe” and inscribed with the Chinese characters for “100% pure.”
“It is one of the purest forms of heroin and famous in Golden Triangle. It was hidden inside the glove box of the vehicle. We have also recovered one kg of Morphine hidden in the gear box, two kg of Crystal Meth and Syabu hidden in the gear box. The market value of the seized drugs is estimated at around ₹ 15 crore,” John Das said.
The police and CRPF team apprehended three drug peddlers identified as Rajesh Lakandri (37), Kumar Gajimer (38) and Tangambou Marianmai (48) and they hail from Manipur.
The consignment is supposed to be delivered in Siliguri, the police official added.
The Chenab Times News Desk
