Assam Rifles, in close coordination with representatives of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), successfully seized approximately 195 kg of marijuana from the general area of Taranagar, Agartala, during the early hours of 12 June
A drug ring in West Siang was busted using QR codes.
In a major crackdown on tech-driven narcotics trafficking, police in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district arrested two individuals for running a drug racket masked as an online gaming business. The main accused, Dorik Doji, along with CSP operator Talom Mibang, used QR codes and digital payment platforms to process drug payments. Drugs were discreetly dropped at remote locations, with buyers alerted via frequently changed WhatsApp numbers. The operation highlights the growing use of digital tools in organized crime and has led to NDPS Act cases being registered in Aalo Police Station.
Three individuals from Myanmar have been apprehended in Mizoram on charges of trafficking in exotic wildlife.
“Three Myanmar nationals were arrested in Mizoram for smuggling exotic animals, including Patagonian Maras and African Spurred Tortoises, valued at Rs 1.31 crore.”
YABA Tablets Worth ₹9 Crore Seized in Silchar, One Apprehended
In a decisive operation at the Silchar-Aizawl Bypass, Cachar Police intercepted an auto-rickshaw carrying 30,000 YABA tablets worth ₹9 crore. One suspect has been apprehended, and investigations are underway to uncover links to larger drug cartels. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the police for their relentless efforts under the #AssamAgainstDrugs initiative.
