Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Assam Rifles, DRI Seize ₹168 Crore Yaba Consignment In Cachar
Security officials found a very large shipment of illegal Yaba tablets in Cachar.
Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence worked together in the operation.
They seized about 5,60,000 tablets.
The tablets weighed around 60 kilograms.
Officials estimated their value at ₹168 crore.
One person suspected of helping transport the drugs was arrested.
A Tata truck allegedly used for the transport was also taken.
Investigators are now examining the suspected trafficking network.
Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 5,60,000 Yaba tablets in Cachar district.
The tablets weighed approximately 60 kilograms and were valued at about ₹168 crore.
The joint operation took place overnight from August 25 to August 26.
One alleged drug peddler was arrested, and a Tata truck was seized.
Authorities suspect the drugs originated in Manipur and were being transported toward Assam through NH-37.
- Who
- Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted the operation; one alleged drug peddler was apprehended.
- What
- Authorities seized 5,60,000 Yaba tablets, a Tata truck, and other recovered contraband.
- When
- The operation was conducted during the night of August 25-26.
- Where
- The seizure occurred near Jujhang Pahar in Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam.
- Why
- Officials suspected the drugs were being moved through Cachar and Sribhumi as transit corridors toward mainland India.
- Seized substance
- 5,60,000 Yaba tablets
- Weight
- Approximately 60 kilograms
- Estimated value
- Approximately ₹168 crore
- Location
- Jujhang Pahar, Lakhipur, Cachar district
- Arrest
- One alleged drug peddler apprehended
- Vehicle seized
- One Tata truck
- Suspected origin and route
- Manipur to Assam through NH-37