Imphal, April 25: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Jiribam Police, apprehended two individuals with 30 soap cases of heroin worth 3.5 crore from Jiribam, Manipur, on April 24, 2024.
The operation unfolded as part of a coordinated effort to dismantle the Interstate Narco Nexus.
The drugs were being transported hidden inside hollow pumpkins hidden beneath raw bananas in a vegetable vehicle. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway at Jiribam police station.
Assam Rifles has demonstrated its commitment to a drug-free society while also setting an example for commendably tackling the drug smuggling nexus, contributing significantly to curbing illicit drug trafficking across North Eastern states.