Heroin worth Rs 10.5 crore seized in Assam, two arrested

Two people were arrested after police seized 1.48 kg of heroin valued at around Rs 10.5 crore in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The contraband was recovered from a container vehicle during a police operation at Damrapara, where the heroin had allegedly been concealed in 131 soap cases.

Sarma shared details of the seizure in a post on X on Wednesday, saying the Kokrajhar Police intercepted the vehicle and busted the alleged attempt to transport the drugs.

“Heroin hidden, busted in time,” the chief minister said, adding that two accused persons had been arrested in connection with the seizure.

The police are expected to investigate the source of the heroin, its intended destination and the possible involvement of a wider drug trafficking network.

The seizure comes amid continued efforts by Assam authorities to curb the movement of narcotics through the state, which has emerged as an important transit route because of its proximity to other northeastern states and international borders.

Further details regarding the identities of the arrested persons and the charges filed against them have not been publicised.