Gorchuk police uncovered a major heroin consignment during an intelligence-led operation in Ananda Nagar, leading to the arrest of two alleged drug suppliers.
Around 360 grams of heroin were seized, hidden inside 30 plastic soap cases, police said. The accused, Shahrukh Ahmed of Amariya and Jainul Khan of Rahampur, both in Barpeta district, were apprehended on the spot.
Authorities also recovered three mobile phones, including an iPhone, which are believed to have been used for coordinating the illegal trade. Preliminary investigations indicated that the consignment had been smuggled into the city from Champai in Mizoram.
Officials estimated the street value of the seized drugs at over Rs 2 crore. The police have registered a case and are investigating further to track the broader drug network.
