In a strong message underscoring the government’s resolve to eradicate the drug menace, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah lauded the joint efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Assam Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for a major drug bust in Assam. The operation led to the seizure of 30.4 kg of methamphetamine tablets—commonly known as YABA—valued at ₹24.32 crore, and the arrest of three individuals. This success, he noted, marks another significant step in the government’s unwavering mission to build a drug-free India.
Taking to social media, Amit Shah affirmed that the Modi government is taking on drug cartels with full force. Commending the agencies involved, he emphasized that the fight against drugs will continue with ruthless determination. The coordinated action was part of a sustained crackdown aimed at dismantling the growing network of synthetic drug traffickers operating in the Northeast and beyond.
The recent operation in Silchar, Assam was the culmination of three months of meticulous intelligence work. In one incident, a car was intercepted and 9.9 kg of methamphetamine tablets were recovered from a hidden compartment. The driver, a resident of Churachandpur, Manipur, was apprehended on the spot. Later the same day, a second vehicle was stopped, leading to the seizure of an additional 20.5 kg of meth, skillfully concealed in the spare tire of the car. Both individuals inside, also hailing from Churachandpur, were arrested. Investigations are ongoing to trace the wider network linked to these arrests.
This operation follows closely on the heels of other significant busts. On March 13, NCB had seized 110 kg of methamphetamine in two separate incidents in Silchar and Lilong, resulting in multiple arrests and vehicle seizures. The crackdown is part of a broader strategy led by NCB’s expanded presence in the Northeast through new zonal units in Siliguri, Itanagar, Agartala, Imphal, and a regional headquarters in Guwahati.
Adding to this momentum, the newly established field office in Aizawl, Mizoram, quickly yielded results with a seizure of 10.814 kg of methamphetamine on March 24. Six people were arrested, including two foreign nationals from Myanmar, and four vehicles were impounded. These efforts highlight the cross-border and interstate nature of the drug networks and the urgent need for sustained vigilance.
These successive operations send a powerful message that the government, through coordinated agency action and strong leadership, is serious about tackling the threat of narcotics. Beyond enforcement, it reflects a deeper commitment to safeguarding the future of India’s youth and upholding the vision of a nation free from the grip of drugs.
