In a joint operation of Tripura Police and BSF personnel, two youths were held with a firearm and Yaba tablets from Sonamura sub-division in Sepahijala district on Saturday.

The two arrested persons are- Joynal Hossen (37) of Madhya Boxanagar and Prasanjit Sarkar (35) of South Kalamchoura.

Acting on the basis of specific intelligence input, the joint search operation was conducted at South Kalamchoura (Galachipa) area by Kalamchoura and Sonamura police along with personnel from 81-Bn BSF. The raid was led by the SDPO, Sonamura.

During the operation, the joint team recovered and seized 120 grams of YABA tablets, one factory-made pistol and five live rounds from the possession of the following two persons,  police said.

A case under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act and Arms Act is being registered, and further investigation is underway.