Nagaon : A massive consignment of narcotics was seized during a late-night raid in Assam’s Nagaon district, officials informed on Monday.
According to Nagaon Police, the anti-narcotics raid was carried out based on specific inputs of a possible smuggling bid. During the raid a total of 18.27 kilograms of morphine was seized.
As per reports, a team of Nagaon police intercepted a sedan car at Jakhalabandha. While searching the vehicle, police came across the morphine consignment which was seized.
Moreover, police arrested two people, including the driver of the car in connection with the massive drug bust in Nagaon.
Nagaon Police officials mentioned that they estimate the entire seizure to be worth around Rs 9.13 crores.
An investigation into the massive heroin bust has been initiated and Nagaon Police is looking into every possible angle.
Earlier on February 25, Nagaon Police in Assam carried out an anti-narcotics operation in Juria during which six people including a woman were apprehended, officials informed.
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