Guwahati, Nov. 2 -- In a major crackdown on synthetic drug trafficking in the Northeast, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with other agencies, have seized narcotics worth Rs 46.25 crore and arrested five alleged smugglers in separate operations in Assam and Mizoram.

The intelligence-led operations resulted in the seizure of 20 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 7.813 kg of Yaba tablets, reportedly trafficked from Myanmar.

The major seizure was made at Dholai Bazar in Assam's Cachar district, where a joint team of the Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a vehicle following technical surveillance. The operation led to the recovery of 20 kg of crystal methamphetamine, estimated to be worth Rs 40 crore...