India News | Assam Records Biggest-ever Drug Haul as Heroin Worth Rs 210 Crore Seized

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Assam on Thursday registered its biggest-ever drug haul as heroin worth Rs 210 crore was seized in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Guwahati, Apr 4 (PTI) Assam on Thursday registered its biggest-ever drug haul as heroin worth Rs 210 crore was seized in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

One person was also arrested in connection with the seizure.

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Taking to X, Sarma said, "In a big step towards a #DrugsFreeAssam, 21 kg of heroin has been seized in Silchar in a joint operation by @STFAssam & @cacharpolice. One person has been arrested and investigation is underway to crack the supply grid. Well done @assampolice!"

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)

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