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Crime
Assam police seize Manipur-origin opium worth Rs 3 crore, driver arrested
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:48 PM
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Assam police confiscated opium sourced from Manipur, valued at about Rs 3 crore, and detained the vehicle driver.
Assam law enforcement officials announced the seizure of a large consignment of opium that originated from the neighbouring state of Manipur. The narcotic, estimated to be worth Rs 3 crore, was recovered during a routine inspection by police teams in the state.
The operation led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle transporting the drugs. He was taken into custody for further questioning and is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Authorities said the haul underscores the persistent challenge of inter‑state drug trafficking in the Northeast, prompting heightened vigilance at checkpoints and border points.
The police have launched a detailed investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any larger networks involved in the smuggling operation.
The operation led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle transporting the drugs. He was taken into custody for further questioning and is expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Authorities said the haul underscores the persistent challenge of inter‑state drug trafficking in the Northeast, prompting heightened vigilance at checkpoints and border points.
The police have launched a detailed investigation to trace the supply chain and identify any larger networks involved in the smuggling operation.