GUWAHATI: In a recent development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the relentless efforts of the Assam Police in curbing the drug menace in the state. The Chief Minister took to social media platform X to announce yet another significant achievement in the fight against drugs – a major drug bust conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police.
During the operation, the STF successfully seized a substantial consignment of suspected heroin, totaling 982 grams. The seizure took place in Hojai town, located in the Hojai district of Assam. The Chief Minister, through his post, expressed gratitude to the dedicated team of police officials who carried out the operation.
The STF's operation was prompted by a credible tip-off about a potential smuggling activity in the area. Acting swiftly on the received information, the police conducted the raid, resulting in the confiscation of a significant quantity of heroin. The Chief Minister highlighted the effectiveness of intelligence inputs in proactively addressing such criminal activities.
The post by CM Sarma also mentioned that one individual was apprehended by the police during the operation. This underscores the success of the well-coordinated efforts of the law enforcement agencies in tackling drug-related crimes. The arrest adds another layer to the ongoing efforts to dismantle drug networks operating within the state.
CM Sarma, in his tweet, commended the Assam Police for their dedication and wrote, "Acting on a tip-off, @STFAssam launched an operation against peddlers and recovered 982 grams of suspected Heroin in Hojai. One person was apprehended in the incident. Good job @assampolice."
This recent accomplishment is part of the broader strategy employed by the Assam Police under Chief Minister Sarma's leadership to curb the proliferation of drugs in the state. The government's commitment to eradicating this menace is evident through such proactive measures and operations.
The Assam Police's unwavering commitment to combat the drug trade has once again yielded positive results, with a substantial quantity of suspected heroin seized in a well-executed operation. The arrest of an individual involved adds a crucial dimension to the state's ongoing efforts against drug-related crimes.
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