Cachar, Feb. 18 -- Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with Cachar Police based on information about the trafficking of drugs in Cachar district.

During the operation, the team apprehended one individual who was transporting heroin worth Rs 4.05 Crores via Silchar Bypass near Maharpur late at night on February 17. The apprehended individual, along with the seized vehicle, has been handed over to the Cachar Police for further investigation, according to the Headquarters Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East).

Assam Rifles has been at the forefront of anti-drug operations in the region, conducting regular operations to disrupt and dismantle narcotics networks. This seizure is a significant milestone in the effort to combat drug traffi...