Kheyerpur, July 16 -- In a major success against drug trafficking, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Tripura Police, recovered a huge consignment of narcotics from the general area Kheyerpur on Wednesday.

During a routine check, a truck was intercepted and a thorough search, 3 lakh Yaba tablets were recovered from the vehicle, as per the release.

The seized contraband is assessed to be worth approximately Rs 30 Crore in the international market.

The recovered narcotics have been handed over to DRI for further investigation and necessary legal action, the release said.

This recovery highlights the relentless efforts of Assam Rifles in its ongoing commitment towards a Drug Free Tripura and a Drug Free North East.

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