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DRI confiscates 231.8 kg of methamphetamine in Assam‑Tripura operation
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:45 AM
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 231.8 kilograms of methamphetamine in a joint operation across Assam and Tripura, marking one of the largest drug busts in the region.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced the seizure of 231.8 kilograms of methamphetamine during a coordinated raid that spanned the northeastern states of Assam and Tripura. Officials said the narcotics were intercepted before they could be distributed further, underscoring the agency's intensified focus on curbing synthetic drug trafficking in the region.
According to the DRI, the operation involved multiple checkpoints and intelligence inputs that led to the discovery of the bulk shipment concealed in commercial consignments. The seized quantity, weighing over half a ton, is believed to be intended for the domestic market, where methamphetamine demand has been rising.
Law enforcement agencies have begun processing the evidence and are likely to file charges against the individuals and networks linked to the haul. The seizure is expected to send a strong deterrent signal to drug traffickers operating along the Indo‑Bangladesh border.
The DRI has not disclosed the identities of the suspects or the exact routes used for smuggling, citing ongoing investigations. However, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening surveillance and interdiction capabilities to prevent similar large‑scale drug inflows.
This bust adds to a series of recent drug seizures in the northeast, highlighting the strategic importance of the region in the national fight against narcotics.
According to the DRI, the operation involved multiple checkpoints and intelligence inputs that led to the discovery of the bulk shipment concealed in commercial consignments. The seized quantity, weighing over half a ton, is believed to be intended for the domestic market, where methamphetamine demand has been rising.
Law enforcement agencies have begun processing the evidence and are likely to file charges against the individuals and networks linked to the haul. The seizure is expected to send a strong deterrent signal to drug traffickers operating along the Indo‑Bangladesh border.
The DRI has not disclosed the identities of the suspects or the exact routes used for smuggling, citing ongoing investigations. However, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening surveillance and interdiction capabilities to prevent similar large‑scale drug inflows.
This bust adds to a series of recent drug seizures in the northeast, highlighting the strategic importance of the region in the national fight against narcotics.