Agartala, Tripura, 27th of February, 2025 : Assam Rifles, in coordination with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹24 crore in Tripura in the last 48 hours.
In a coordinated operation with DRI today, 27 February, a joint team led by Assam Rifles intercepted a goods truck (No. TR 01 AU 1710) loaded with cement bags coming from Shillong at Teliamura and upon inspection, 90,000 Yaba tablets, worth ₹9 crore, were recovered. Additionally, one individual, resident of Belonia, South Tripura, was apprehended. The recovered contraband and the apprehended individual were handed over to DRI for further legal action.
In another operation, carried out based on specific intelligence, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs intercepted unclaimed baggage aboard Train No. 12098 (Shatabdi Express) at Ambassa in Dhalai district yesterday, 26th February. A thorough search led to the recovery of 1,50,000 Yaba tablets, worth Rs 15 crore in the international market. The seized contraband has been handed over to Customs for further legal proceedings.
In a press statement, Assam Rifles said these successful interdictions are part of Assam Rifles’ ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and align with the state government’s mission of a Nasha Mukt Tripura. Assam Rifles has conducted 21 successful operations since January 2025, leading to the recovery of contraband worth ₹95.56 crore. The security forces have been conducting large scale anti-drug operations in the state which is indicative of busting the cross-border drug cartels and significantly cutting down the drug trade. Assam Rifles, in collaboration with sister agencies, remains steadfast in its commitment to dismantling narcotics networks and ensuring a safer Tripura.
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