Assam: Karimganj police seize drugs weighing 567 gm, two held

Karimganj, May 5: In an anti-narcotic operation, Karimganj police on Thursday night intercepted a vehicle coming from Mizoram at Puwamara under Sadar police station and seized 48 soap cases containing suspected heroin of 567 gm, worth Rs 4 lakhs from a secret chamber.

Two drug peddler identified as Abdulla Choudhury and Abdul Khayer Md Choudhury were arrested in connection with the smuggling case.

The anti-narcotic operation was led by Karimganj superintendent of police (SP) Partha Protim Das.

Further investigations are underway.