In a successful operation by Assam Police, 10,000 Yaba tablets were recovered from a Tata Cruiser vehicle coming from Imphal. The vehicle was intercepted at Jirighat under the jurisdiction of Jirighat PS. During a thorough search, the tablets were found hidden in the front bonnet of the vehicle. The suspected NDPS substance weighed approximately 964 grams.
The tablets were seized and sealed in the presence of independent witnesses, following all required formalities. In connection with the incident, 37-year-old Moidul Hussain Laskar, a resident of Bashkandi Pt-III, was arrested.
Further investigation is ongoing to identify others involved in the illegal drug trade.