In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura Police arrested three individuals and seized a staggering 1.06 lakh yaba tablets, valued at over Rs 5 crore, in the early hours of Thursday in the Maheskhala area of Agartala.
According to West District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar, the seizure was made after a raid based on specific intelligence at the residence of Md Babul Miah (45), where a significant stash of contraband was recovered.
“During the operation, we recovered 1.06 lakh yaba tablets with a market value of Rs5 crore. Along with Babul Miah, we arrested two other suspects, Sanjay Miah (42) and Sipan Hossein (26). Several mobile phones and motorcycles linked to the drug operation were also confiscated,” Kumar stated. A special case has been registered, and the arrested individuals will be presented before the court.
This drug bust is part of a broader effort to tackle narcotics in the region. In just the past eight days, Tripura Police have intensified their anti-narcotics operations, resulting in the registration of 10 cases and the arrest of 21 individuals. In addition to the yaba tablets, the authorities have also seized 369 kg of cannabis, 2,017 bottles of cough syrup, and 66 grams of heroin.
This latest operation highlights the state’s ongoing battle against narcotics, reinforcing the commitment of Tripura Police to curb drug trafficking networks in the region.
