Archive · 11 Oct 2026
NCB Seizes Myanmar-Origin Methamphetamine Worth Rs 43 Crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau found a large amount of methamphetamine tablets in Guwahati.
The drugs were hidden in specially made spaces inside the fuel tanks of two trucks.
The agency said the tablets were worth about Rs 43 crore.
Two people from Bishnupur in Manipur were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Investigators think the shipment came from Myanmar, but they are still looking into it.
They are trying to find other people who may have helped move or receive the drugs.
In a separate operation, the agency also apprehended six people wanted in other drug cases.
Those six people came from Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura.
The Narcotics Control Bureau seized about 53.94 kg of methamphetamine or WY tablets in Guwahati on October 6.
The drugs, valued at approximately Rs 43 crore on the illicit market, were concealed in fabricated cavities inside two trucks’ fuel tanks.
Two people from Bishnupur, Manipur, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
The NCB said preliminary investigation indicates the consignment originated in Myanmar; investigators are seeking to identify people across the supply chain.
Separately, the NCB Guwahati apprehended six people wanted in various NDPS cases during its Absconder Drive Fortnight.
- Who
- The Narcotics Control Bureau; two people from Bishnupur, Manipur, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
- What
- The NCB seized approximately 53.94 kg of methamphetamine tablets and arrested two people.
- When
- The seizure operation took place on October 6; the NCB reported it on Sunday.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- The NCB said it acted on an intelligence input and is investigating the suspected trafficking network and supply chain.
- Drug seized
- About 53.94 kg of methamphetamine/WY tablets
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 43 crore in the illicit market
- Seizure location
- Guwahati
- Concealment method
- Fabricated concealed cavities inside the fuel tanks of two trucks
- Arrests linked to seizure
- Two people from Bishnupur, Manipur
- Suspected origin
- Myanmar, according to the NCB's preliminary investigation
- Separate apprehensions
- Six people wanted in various NDPS cases were apprehended during the Absconder Drive Fortnight
