Guwahati: A team of the Assam Police seized a large quantity of suspected heroin and arrested three members of a family in Tisukia’s Jagun on Sunday night.
As per police, the raid was conducted at Jagun’s Kathasema village based on a tip-off.
The police team based on the tip-off raided a house and apprehended Arun Nirmalia, his wife and their daughter-in-law.
Arun’s son, Rahul Nirmalia, is currently reported absconding.
The raid yielded approximately 450 grams of heroin, valued at over Rs 10 lakh, hidden in 36 soap boxes.
Additionally, Rs 18,000 in cash was confiscated from the residence.
The police said that the accused had a prior history linked to the drug trade.
Currently, the arrested individuals are being questioned at Lekhapani police station to gather further information about their drug operations.