The Srikona Battalion of Agartala Sector Assam Rifles said it recovered 24 soap cases of Heroin worth Rs 2 crore approx from Lakhipur sub division, Cachar district and apprehended four individuals on Monday.
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The arrest executed under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), AR in a press release said the smugglers were trying to smuggle drugs from Manipur to Assam exploiting the current situation in Manipur.
Further, AR said the recovered consignment and apprehended individuals were handed over to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for further legal proceedings.
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AR calling the arrest at Cachar district a crusade against Narco Terrorism said that drug trafficking is a major cause of concern in Northeast due to its proximity to Golden Triangle. “Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against Narco Terrorism which is continuously fuelling insurgency in the area. The operation gave a major setback to drug fuelled insurgency in the area and also contributed to the goal of preventing the youth falling prey to the drug menace,” it added.
AR then said it will continue its efforts to achieve a drug free society.
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