Police arrested three smugglers on illegal drug charges last evening in Biswanath Chariali. Acting on a tip-off, a special police team tracked a car with the number plate AS12L6801, which had three occupants, and intercepted it on the BG Road near Chariali HS and MP School. The car was reportedly coming from Khanamukh, Sonitpur.
Upon conducting a search of the vehicle, the police recovered 17 grams of suspected heroin, which was packed in 13 containers, along with three syringes. The contraband is believed to be intended for delivery to someone in the area.
The arrested smugglers were identified as Dipankar Borah, Rupantar Borah, and Arindam Handique. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, and further details will be revealed as the case progresses.
