Assam: Drug Peddlers Arrested with Illicit Substances and Fake Currency in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: In a significant operation, the Guwahati Crime Branch apprehended two female drug peddlers in the Rehabari area. The arrest took place on a Wednesday, and the operation unfolded within the jurisdiction of Paltan Bazar Police Station. These drug dealers were attempting to sell their illicit substances in the vicinity of a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM.

During the operation, the Crime Branch seized 145 vials containing illicit drugs. Additionally, they discovered 20 counterfeit Indian currency notes, each with a denomination of 500, and confiscated four mobile phones from the possession of the suspects.

The individuals involved in this illicit activity have been identified as Sarifa Khatun and Sajida Begum. They are currently undergoing intensive interrogation at the Paltan Bazar Police Station.

The previous evening, the Special Task Force (STF) Assam received confidential information that led to a raid at the Comfort Home Hotel, located near Maharshi Vidya Mandir School in Lalmati, Borsojai, Jagaran Path, under the jurisdiction of Basistha Police Station. During this operation, one individual was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

The STF Assam also uncovered a significant amount of counterfeit Indian currency. This included 280 counterfeit Rs. 500 denomination notes, along with two mobile phones, a counterfeit currency printing machine, 21 rolls of sparkling tape, two transparent book covers, an HP Deskjet 2332 printer, a ream of white A-4 size paper, a scale, a utility knife, and 38 green-colored wrapped items. In addition, they discovered bundles of white papers resembling Rs. 500 denomination currency notes, with five counterfeit Rs. 500 notes in one bundle and four in another.

This series of events underscores the diligent efforts of law enforcement agencies in Guwahati to combat drug trafficking and counterfeit currency operations in the region. The successful arrests and seizures made during these operations represent significant steps in maintaining law and order in the area and safeguarding the community from the adverse effects of such illegal activities.

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