In a significant blow to narcotics trafficking in Assam's Barak Valley, the Cachar district police have executed a major seizure, confiscating contraband drugs valued at a staggering Rs 8.2 crore in the black market. The operation, carried out on Friday night, led to the detention of three individuals from the Sonai area.
Intelligence-Led Raid Nets Massive Haul
Acting on specific and credible intelligence inputs, a dedicated police team from Cachar conducted a targeted raid at a residential property located in the Ganguly area of Kachudaram, under Sonai's jurisdiction. The precision of the operation, guided by prior information, allowed the officers to zero in on the exact location where the illegal substances were stored.
The search of the premises yielded a substantial quantity of a dangerous narcotic. Officials confirmed the recovery of approximately 1.357 kilograms of morphine, a high-value opioid. The sheer volume of the seizure underscores the scale of the illicit operation that was being run from the location.
Massive Black Market Value and Arrests
The street value of the seized morphine is estimated to be an astonishing over Rs 8 crore, with the precise figure pegged at Rs 8.2 crore. This valuation highlights the economic damage such drug networks inflict on communities and the potential profits that drive the illegal trade. Following the raid, the police team took three persons found at the scene into custody for questioning and further legal proceedings.
Ongoing War on Drugs in Assam
This successful operation is part of the intensified and sustained anti-narcotics drive being undertaken by law enforcement agencies across Assam. The state police have been actively targeting the supply chains of illegal drugs, aiming to dismantle networks from the top-level dealers to the local distributors. Such large-scale seizures not only take a significant volume of drugs off the streets but also provide crucial leads to uncover wider networks and financiers involved in the trade.
The Cachar police's action in Sonai sends a strong message about the vigilance and capability of the force in the region. Investigations are ongoing to trace the origins of the seized morphine, its intended destination, and possible links to larger inter-state or international smuggling rings. The three detained individuals are being interrogated to gather more intelligence for future operations.
