In a major crackdown on Saturday Assam Rifles along with Customs Dept successfully seized 2286.9 kg of ganja from general area Bijoynagar, West Tripura district. The biggest seizure of ganja in recent past in the state.
Acting on a specific intelligence, the joint team e seized contraband estimated to be worth Rs 10.29 crore in international market. The operation also resulted in apprehension of two individuals. The seized contraband and apprehended individuals were handed over to authorities for further legal action.
In another major operation, acting on specific intelligence about movement of drugs from Bangladesh, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department launched an operation in Badarghat. However, the Security Forces were surprised to find 1.15kg of gold in place of alleged drugs. The seized gold comprising of 14 gold bars & unfinished ornaments of 24 carats is valued at Rs 1.02 crore in the international market. The consignment was reportedly smuggled from Dubai to Bangladesh before reaching Tripura and was bound for New Delhi post melting in Tripura. This operation also led to the apprehension of two individuals belonging to West Bengal and New Delhi. The seized gold and the apprehended individuals were handed over to the authorities for further legal action.
The successful interdiction is part of the ongoing efforts by Assam Rifles and is in line with the state CM mission of “Nasha Mukt Tripura”, said an official statement adding that Assam Rifles had carried out 20 successful operations since January 2025 recovering contraband items worth Rs 65.56cr.
