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Crime
Three Arrested in Guwahati with Heroin Valued at Rs 3.5 crore
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:06 AM
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Police in Guwahati detained three suspects carrying heroin estimated at Rs 3.5 crore, according to the Times of India.
Guwahati police announced the arrest of three individuals found in possession of heroin with an estimated street value of Rs 3.5 crore. The seizure was reported by the Times of India and marks a significant drug bust in the city.
The operation, conducted by local law‑enforcement agencies, underscores ongoing efforts to curb narcotics trafficking in Assam. While the exact quantity of the drug was not disclosed, officials emphasized the high monetary worth of the contraband.
Investigators said the suspects will face further questioning and are expected to be charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The case adds to a series of recent crackdowns aimed at dismantling drug networks in the region.
The operation, conducted by local law‑enforcement agencies, underscores ongoing efforts to curb narcotics trafficking in Assam. While the exact quantity of the drug was not disclosed, officials emphasized the high monetary worth of the contraband.
Investigators said the suspects will face further questioning and are expected to be charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The case adds to a series of recent crackdowns aimed at dismantling drug networks in the region.