Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 3.18 Crore
The Assam Police recently seized a large amount of suspected contraband cough syrup worth Rs 3.18 crore in two separate operations in Sribhumi district.
They arrested two people involved in the smuggling.
The Chief Minister praised the police for their efforts, saying that their vigilance is disrupting larger criminal networks.
The police are continuing their investigations to find out more about the source and destination of the seized items and to catch other members of the drug trafficking syndicate.
Assam Police seized 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband cough syrup worth Rs 3.18 crore in Sribhumi district.
Two alleged drug traffickers were arrested during the operations.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police for their successful anti-drug operations.
The seized consignment was part of an inter-state trafficking network.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Assam Police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, two alleged drug traffickers
- What
- Seizure of 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband cough syrup worth Rs 3.18 crore
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Sribhumi district, Assam
- Why
- To disrupt organized criminal networks and intensify the crackdown on drug trafficking
Government and Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Efforts Against Drug Trafficking
Government and Law Enforcement
The Assam Police have intensified anti-drug operations, leading to the seizure of 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband cough syrup worth Rs 3.18 crore and the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers.
Drug Traffickers
Drug traffickers continue to operate inter-state trafficking networks, attempting to distribute illegal substances despite law enforcement efforts.
- Location
- Sribhumi district, Assam
- Seized Items
- 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband cough syrup
- Estimated Value
- Rs 3.18 crore
- Arrested Individuals
- 2
- Legal Action
- Case registered under NDPS Act