Agartala, Feb 27, 2025, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Feb 27: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs. 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days.

On 26 February 2025, based on specific intelligence, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs intercepted unclaimed baggage aboard Train No. 12098 (Shatabdi Express) at Ambassa, Tripura. 

A thorough search led to the recovery of 1,50,000 Yaba tablets, valued at Rs. 15 crore in the international market. The seized contraband has been handed over to Customs for further legal proceedings.

In another coordinated operation with DRI on 27 February, a joint team intercepted a goods truck (No. TR 01 AU 1710) loaded with cement bags coming from Shillong at Teliamura, Tripura. Upon inspection, 90,000 Yaba tablets, worth Rs. 9 crore, were recovered. Additionally, one individual, resident of Belonia, South Tripura, was apprehended. 

The recovered contraband and the apprehended individual were handed over to DRI for further legal action.

These successful interdictions are part of Assam Rifles' ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and align with the state government's mission of Neshamukt Tripura.
 
Notably, Assam Rifles has conducted 21 successful operations since January 2025, leading to the recovery of contraband worth Rs. 95.56 crore. The security forces have been conducting large scale anti-drug operations in the state which is indicative of busting the cross-border drug cartels and significantly cut down the drug trade.

Assam Rifles, in collaboration with sister agencies, remains steadfast in its commitment to dismantling narcotics networks and ensuring a safer Tripura.