Agartala, 27th June 2026: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, achieved a significant success against narcotics trafficking by seizing a large consignment of Yaba tablets at General Area Mungiakami, Tripura.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint team intercepted a Mahindra XUV 500 vehicle bearing registration number AS-01MB-5768. On noticing the forces the driver fled absconding the veh into dense civil populated area. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of approximately 50,000 Yaba tablets with an estimated market value of ₹5 crore.
The recovered contraband and the seized vehicle have been handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and necessary legal proceedings.
The successful operation reflects the unwavering commitment of Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the Customs Department, towards curbing narcotics trafficking and ensuring peace and security in the region.
