Cannabis worth over 20 lakhs seized in Guwahati

Digital Desk: According to officials, a large amount of cannabis was recovered during an anti-narcotics operation in Guwahati on Sunday.

Over 40 kilograms of cannabis were recovered during the raid, according to Assam Police authorities from the Government Railway Police (GRP) force.

According to reports, the operation was carried out on the basis of particular intelligence. According to police, the seized cannabis weighed approximately 42 kg.

Furthermore, officials stated that the total value of the seizure is expected to be around Rs 21 lakhs.

Earlier on February 7, Dhemaji Police in Assam recovered a large hidden hoard of cannabis during an operation at a house, according to police.

Based on precise information about a large stash of cannabis hidden at a property, Dhemaji Police conducted an anti-narcotic operation. During the raid, authorities also arrested the house's owner.

According to authorities, 155 kg of cannabis were recovered during the operation. The raid took place at Tipul Dutta's home at number 2 Bharali Chuk in Dhemaji.

Officials stated that the overall value of the seizure is estimated to be in crores. The cannabis, according to the authorities, was hidden within a chamber sunk into the ground.

The police have initiated additional legal proceedings against the perpetrator, Tipul Dutta, in the case.

Earlier that day, on January 25, the GRP seized a large consignment of cannabis at the Guwahati Railway Station in yet another large haul.

According to sources, the troops recovered approximately 40 kilograms of cannabis from the Vivek Express train, which came from Dimapur that morning. According to police, no arrests were made in connection with the seizure since the cannabis, which was packed in two bags, was discovered unattended in the train.

"Efforts are being made to track down the accused person engaged in the cannabis smuggling," a police officer stated. The seized cannabis is estimated to be worth 20 lakhs.