In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized a massive consignment of Yaba tablets during a special operation at General Area (Gen) A. Mungiakami.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of contraband, security personnel launched a well-coordinated interception operation. During the operation, a TATA truck bearing registration number AS-01T-C7674 was stopped and thoroughly searched. Upon inspection, authorities recovered approximately 4,50,000 Yaba tablets concealed inside the vehicle. The seized narcotics are estimated to have a market value of around ₹45 crore, indicating the scale and seriousness of the trafficking attempt.
Yaba, a potent combination of methamphetamine and caffeine, is a highly addictive psychotropic substance that has been increasingly trafficked across the northeastern region. The porous international borders and strategic location of the region have made it a transit route for drug syndicates attempting to push illegal consignments into mainland India. The seizure at Gen A. Mungiakami once again underscores the persistent threat posed by organized narcotics networks operating in and around the region.
During the operation, one individual identified as Mr. Hafijul Hoque (42), a resident of Udalguri district in Assam, was apprehended in connection with the case. Officials suspect his involvement in transporting the contraband and are investigating possible links to larger drug trafficking syndicates. Preliminary inquiries are underway to determine the origin and intended destination of the seized consignment.
Following the seizure, the recovered Yaba tablets along with the apprehended individual were handed over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for further investigation and initiation of necessary legal proceedings under the relevant provisions of law. The DRI is expected to conduct a detailed probe to uncover the network behind the consignment, including financiers, suppliers, and intended receivers.
The operation highlights the strong coordination between the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in tackling the growing menace of drug trafficking in the northeastern region. Over the past few years, security forces have intensified surveillance and intelligence-based operations to disrupt smuggling routes and dismantle organized drug cartels.
Drug trafficking poses a serious threat not only to law and order but also to public health and social stability. The spread of synthetic drugs like Yaba has raised concerns among law enforcement agencies, as such substances have devastating effects on youth and vulnerable communities. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict vigilance along key transit routes and border areas to prevent the inflow of narcotics.
Security agencies have emphasized that intelligence-driven operations will continue with renewed focus, especially in vulnerable corridors often exploited by traffickers. The successful seizure at Gen A. Mungiakami serves as a strong warning to drug syndicates attempting to use the region as a conduit for illegal trade.
Officials have lauded the swift action and professionalism displayed by the personnel involved in the operation. They have also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to narcotics movement.
This major bust once again demonstrates the unwavering resolve of the Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the DRI, to combat drug trafficking and safeguard the region from the growing menace of narcotics.
