NCB Guwahati Seizes Rs 43 Crore Worth of Methamphetamine Tablets
The NCB Guwahati intercepted two trucks to seize 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 43 crore, arresting two traffickers from Manipur.
In a massive blow to international drug syndicates, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Guwahati successfully intercepted a major shipment of contraband, seizing 53.937 kg of Methamphetamine/WY tablets. The illicit drugs, valued at approximately Rs 43 crore in the black market, were recovered during a high-stakes operation conducted on October 6.
Ingenious Concealment in Fuel Tanks
Acting on precise intelligence, NCB officers intercepted two trucks in Guwahati. Upon conducting a thorough search, officials discovered highly sophisticated, specially fabricated cavities hidden inside the fuel tanks of both vehicles. These compartments were engineered to facilitate the clandestine movement of narcotics while helping traffickers evade detection by law enforcement agencies.
The operation resulted in the immediate arrest of two drug traffickers, both of whom are residents of Bishnupur, Manipur. Preliminary investigations suggest that the massive consignment originated from Myanmar, highlighting the cross-border nature of the trafficking route.
Dismantling the Supply Chain
The NCB is now working to trace the entire narcotics network. The agency's primary objective is to identify and apprehend:
- International suppliers from Myanmar
- Domestic receivers within India
- Financial backers and financiers
- Transporters and logistics handlers
- Key associates within the organized syndicate
Major Breakthrough in 'Absconder Drive Fortnight'
Parallel to this massive seizure, the NCB Guwahati has also intensified its efforts under the special “Absconder Drive Fortnight.” This initiative is specifically designed to hunt down individuals wanted in various Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases who have been evading the law.
During this drive, the agency apprehended six key accused persons. The group includes residents from:
- Assam (2 individuals)
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Manipur
- Tripura
A Coordinated War on Drugs
The NCB’s strategy in the North Eastern region has shifted from individual seizures to a holistic approach aimed at dismantling entire networks. By targeting the financial and logistical infrastructure of these syndicates, the agency aims to disrupt the flow of drugs at its source.
To strengthen this fight, the NCB is enhancing intelligence sharing and coordinated actions with several high-level agencies, including the Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This multi-agency crackdown is part of a larger national resolve to achieve a Nasha Mukt Bharat.