Guwahati: On Sunday, the Special Task Force (STF) in Assam conducted two separate operations, seizing over two kilograms of suspected heroin from Guwahati and Golaghat. Four suspected drug peddlers were arrested during these operations, according to officials.
Pranab Jyoti Goswami, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Assam Police, stated that the operations were initiated based on a tip-off. In Goalpara, the STF apprehended two individuals with a small amount of heroin. During interrogation, they revealed that a larger stash was hidden in a nearby house. Following this lead, 140 soap boxes filled with heroin were recovered from the house.
In Guwahati's Katabari area, another operation resulted in the capture of two drug peddlers with 308 grams of heroin. Goswami explained that the suspects intended to supply the narcotics to Barpeta and that the consignment had originated from Dimapur in Nagaland, transported via the Awadh Assam Express.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the STF and other agencies for their swift and effective action. On X (formerly Twitter), Sarma wrote, "In two separate operations carried out by STF, they managed to recover a huge quantity of heroin: 308 grams from Katabari, Guwahati; two apprehended and 1.732 kg from Rajapukhuri, Golaghat; two apprehended."
He praised the personnel involved, highlighting their dedication to the mission of creating a #DrugsFreeAssam. "Good job Assam Police," Sarma added.
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