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Crime
Assam Police Seize Rs 3 Crore Manipur-Origin Opium, Driver Arrested
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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Authorities in Assam have seized a consignment of opium worth Rs 3 crore, traced to Manipur, and arrested the vehicle driver involved in the transport.
Law enforcement agencies in Assam have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs, seizing opium estimated at Rs 3 crore. The contraband was identified as being of Manipur origin, highlighting the continued cross-border and inter-state trafficking routes utilized by drug syndicates in the northeastern region.
During the operation, the driver of the vehicle used for transporting the narcotics was taken into custody. Authorities are currently conducting a detailed investigation to trace the source of the supply and identify other individuals potentially involved in the smuggling network.
The seizure underscores the ongoing efforts by state police to curb the flow of narcotics through Assam, which often serves as a transit hub for drugs moving from neighboring states. The arrested driver is expected to be produced before a court in due course as the legal proceedings commence.
During the operation, the driver of the vehicle used for transporting the narcotics was taken into custody. Authorities are currently conducting a detailed investigation to trace the source of the supply and identify other individuals potentially involved in the smuggling network.
The seizure underscores the ongoing efforts by state police to curb the flow of narcotics through Assam, which often serves as a transit hub for drugs moving from neighboring states. The arrested driver is expected to be produced before a court in due course as the legal proceedings commence.