BSF in a joint operation seized a huge quantity of Yaba tablets, worth Rs. 3.5 Cr from Sonamura

Acting upon specific intelligence regarding presence of huge quantity of narcotics items (Yaba tablets) in a car (Maruti Suzuki XL-6) parked inside the house of one Idrish Miah of Village Sobhapur, Rabindra Nagar under- Sonamura police station of Sepahijala district, BSF conducted a special joint operation along with Sonamura Police Station on the intervening night of 18-19th March, 2024,

BSF press statement said that on arrival at the location, the team proceeded with a thorough search of the vehicle, leading to the recovery of 70,000 Yaba Tablets worth Rs 3.5 Crore. Additionally, Indian Currency amounting to Rs 2, 23,800 (comprising denominations of 500x330, 200x197, and 100x194) was also seized, along with the vehicle valued at Rs. 8, 00,000- resulting in a total seizure amounting to Rs. 3, 60, 23,800.

However no one could be apprehended as they managed to escape before the arrival of the team.

The seized items have been handed over to the police. Subsequently, a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered by Sonamura police station against the owner of the residence where the contraband was found. Further investigation is going on.