Agartala, 14th April 2026: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, state police in coordination with the Border Security Force recovered a substantial quantity of Yaba tablets during a late-night operation near the Indo-Bangladesh border.
The seizure took place along the Srimantapur border road in Sepahijala district during routine patrolling on Tuesday night. According to Tapas Das, Officer-in-Charge of Sonamura Police Station, security personnel noticed suspicious black packets lying abandoned in the area.
Upon examination, the team found approximately 1 kilogram of Yaba tablets packed into 50 small pouches, each containing around 200 tablets. In total, nearly 10,000 tablets were recovered, with an estimated street value of ₹5 lakh.
Officials believe the consignment was likely intended for illegal cross-border distribution. A case has been registered, and an investigation is currently underway to trace those responsible for the smuggling attempt.
Authorities have intensified surveillance in the border region to curb such activities and prevent further trafficking incidents.
