Silchar, Jan. 21 -- Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 39 crore in Cachar district of Assam, officials said.

Based on specific information about drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and DRI launched an operation in the district. During the operation, three individuals, residents of Tripura, were apprehended late at night on November 20 while transporting 1,30,000 Yaba tablets via NH-306.

Two trucks and two mobile phones in their possession were also recovered. Further investigation is underway, officials added.

Assam Rifles has been at the forefront of anti-drug operations in the region, conducting regular operations to disrupt and dismantle narcotics networks. ...