Tripura Police and Assam Rifles Seize Yaba Tablets Worth Crores
In a significant operation, the Tripura Police, led by Chief Minister Manik Saha, successfully intercepted a drug transport in Ambassa, Dhalai district. The police seized 80,000 YABA tablets valued at Rs 2 crore. Acting on secret information, the Ambassa Police detained a vehicle and arrested the driver, leading to the drug seizure. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and CM Saha praised the police for their efforts.
Earlier, on October 30, the Assam Rifles conducted a major operation in West Tripura district, seizing 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 18 crores in the international market. Two individuals were arrested, and the seized drugs were handed over to the DRI, Agartala for further action.
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Yaba Tablets -: Yaba tablets are illegal drugs that are a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine. They are often used as stimulants and can be very harmful to health.
Crores -: A crore is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million (10,000,000). So, when something is worth crores, it means it is worth tens of millions of rupees.
Tripura Police -: Tripura Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the Indian state of Tripura.
Assam Rifles -: Assam Rifles is one of India’s oldest paramilitary forces, responsible for maintaining security in the northeastern regions of India.
NDPS Act -: The NDPS Act stands for the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, which is a law in India that regulates the control and prohibition of drugs and substances that can be abused.
DRI -: DRI stands for the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which is an Indian government agency responsible for fighting smuggling and enforcing customs laws.
Ambassa, Dhalai district -: Ambassa is a town in the Dhalai district of Tripura, which is a state in northeastern India.
Agartala -: Agartala is the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura.