India News | Drugs Worth Rs 84 Lakh Seized in Guwahati, 4 Arrested

Guwahati, May 12 (PTI) Drugs worth Rs 84 lakh were seized and four persons were arrested in Guwahati on Sunday, police said.

Acting on a tip-off regarding transportation of drugs at Khanapara, a Special Task Force (STF) carried out the operation, they said.

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Movement of the four "habitual drugs peddlers cum thieves" were noticed in the area and accordingly, they were arrested, police said in a statement.

From them, 77 vials containing 105 gram of heroin were seized. Besides, two mobile phones and Rs 7,220 in cash were also seized.

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The total value of the seized drugs is around Rs 84 lakh as per Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) standards, an official said.

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