- NET Web Desk
In a major crackdown against drug menace, a man and his son were apprehended on Friday while attempting to transport heroin worth of Rs 7 crores in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.
Acting on a tip-off, a patrolling team intercepted the duo and seized 1 kg of heroin concealed in a vegetable sack they were carrying into Lahorijan area bordering Nagaland.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the police for the seizure.
Taking to Twitter, the Assam CM wrote “#AssamAgainstDrugs Another major achievement of @assampolice in its drive against drugs as @karbianglongpol seizes 1 kg Heroin at Lahorijan. Two accused from a neighbouring state have been apprehended. Highly appreciated! Keep up the excellent work”
Another major achievement of @assampolice in its drive against drugs as @karbianglongpol seizes 1 kg Heroin at Lahorijan.
Two accused from a neighbouring state have been apprehended.
Highly appreciated! Keep up the excellent work 👏@DGPAssamPolice pic.twitter.com/po6C0boSh5
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 24, 2022