Sepahijala, 19th of March, 2024 : On the intervening night of 18-19th Mar 2024, acting upon specific intelligence regarding presence of huge quantity of narcotics items (Yaba tablets) in a car (Maruti Suzuki XL-6) parked inside the house of Idrish Mia r/o Village Sobhapur, PO-Rabindra Nagar, PS- Sonamura Distt-Sepahijala, Tripura, BSF conducted a special joint operation along with Sonamura Police Station, Sepahijala.
On arrival at the location, the team proceeded with a thorough search of the vehicle, leading to the recovery of 70,000 Yaba Tablets worth Rs 3.5 Crore. Additionally, Indian Currency amounting to Rs 2,23,800/- (comprising denominations of 500×330, 200×197, and 100×194) was also seized, along with the vehicle valued at Rs. 8,00,000/- resulting in a total seizure amounting to Rs. 3,60,23,800/-. However no one could be apprehended as they managed to escape before the arrival of the team.
The seized items have been handed over to the police. Subsequently, a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered by PS Sonamura against the owner of the residence where the contraband was found. Further investigation is going on.
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