By TC News Desk
Agartala, 1st October 2024: Tripura Police apprehended a man on Tuesday and confiscated Yaba tablets valued at Rs 40 lakh during a search operation in Champaknagar, located in the West Tripura District.
West Tripura District Superintendent of Police, Kiran Kumar, revealed that the arrest occurred at the Champaknagar checkpoint under Jirania Sub-division, following a tip-off from intelligence sources.
“We received credible information about an individual transporting a significant quantity of contraband. Acting swiftly, we intercepted the suspect’s vehicle and, during a search, discovered 20,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 40 lakh. The driver, identified as Ranjit Das, 27, from Kadamtala in the North District, was taken into custody. He will be presented before the court, where we will request police remand for further investigation,” Kumar said.