Assam Rifles and Tripura Police Uncover Drug Operations Valued at Rs 6 Crore
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Synopsis
In a significant operation, the Assam Rifles and Tripura Police seized and destroyed marijuana plantations worth Rs 6 crore in Tripura. The operation, based on credible intelligence, dismantled illegal drug networks near the India-Bangladesh border.
Key Takeaways
- Joint operation between Assam Rifles and Tripura Police.
- Seized marijuana worth Rs 5.35 crore.
- 15,000 marijuana saplings destroyed.
- Efforts to combat drug cultivation and smuggling.
- Operation highlights commitment to law enforcement.
Agartala, Jan 30 (NationPress) The Assam Rifles, in partnership with local police, executed a collaborative operation that resulted in the seizure and destruction of ganja (marijuana) plantations valued at approximately Rs 6 crore in Tripura, as reported by officials on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the defense stated that the para-military forces and Tripura Police conducted their joint operation in Batadhala, located in the Sepahijala district, on Wednesday afternoon. During this operation, marijuana worth Rs 5.35 crore was confiscated, and 15,000 marijuana saplings, valued at Rs 60 lakh, were destroyed.
The spokesperson mentioned that based on reliable intelligence, the joint team acted swiftly, delivering a substantial blow to illicit drug cultivation and smuggling operations in the region, which is situated near the India-Bangladesh border.
The confiscated marijuana was transferred to the police for subsequent legal actions, while the unlawful plantations were eliminated on-site to prevent any further exploitation.
This successful operation underscores the ongoing commitment of the Assam Rifles in combating drug trafficking and maintaining law and order, as stated in an official announcement.
The Assam Rifles, in close collaboration with law enforcement agencies, is dedicated to protecting the area from the threats posed by illegal drugs.
A police representative indicated that they are currently searching for the individuals involved in marijuana cultivation.
In Tripura, illegal marijuana cultivation occurs, and in Manipur, poppy cultivation takes place in hilly regions, with these substances being smuggled out of the area for drug production. Security forces frequently destroy marijuana and poppy crops as part of their ongoing efforts to combat the illegal drug trade.
Additionally, various drugs, particularly heroin and highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, are frequently trafficked into the northeastern states of India from Myanmar, which shares a 1,643 km-long unfenced border with four northeastern states: Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km), and Mizoram (510 km).
