Nikhil Kumar Mundra, Hojai: Acting on a tip off, Hojai police launched an operation at Hojai-Lumding National Highway No.27 within Hojai district on friday (June 5) wee hours , where huge amount of suspected heroin (drugs) were seized and two drug peddlers were arrested. As per information the accused has been identified as Shahid Ahmed Mazumdar and Rahanul Islam, duo who are residents of Cachar. Police have seized 50 soap boxes containing 820 .51 grams of contraband from their possession. Talking to the media, SP Saurab Gupta said the Hojai Police mission against illicit drugs is on crusade. On June 5 based on reliable input we were able to apprehend two drug peddlers along with a huge quantity of drugs. SP said we got the input that from out of the State via Barak Valley a drug consignment is inbound towards Nagaon in Central Assam and there will be exchange at Hojai -Murajhar area. SP added accordingly Police launched the operation at Hojai - Lumding National Highway 27 and did Naka-Bandi (Check point) at specific locations. He said we successfully apprehended two drug peddlers and seized 50 soap boxes containing drugs and two vehicles from their possession at Lumding Reserve area.
SP informed that market value of the drugs will be around 2 crore 10 lakhs approximately.
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