Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police seized a huge haul of suspected heroin in Golaghat and arrested several suspects.
The operation targeted a residence in Golaghat district suspected of stockpiling illegal drugs.
Acting on a tip-off, the STF team raided the house of Kuddush Ali in Rajaphukuri, Uriamghat.
During the raid, the team apprehended Md Shohidul Islam and Oliullah Hussain, Ali’s sons.
Also Read: Assam: IIT-Guwahati hosts 26th convocation, sees record number of graduates
On searching them, the police team found a soap box containing 13 grams of suspected heroin during the search.
Under questioning, the arrested individuals provided information that led to a significant breakthrough, a police source said.
Also Read: Assam: Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Deputy leader of party in Lok Sabha
They revealed the location of their sister’s residence nearby.
The STF continuing with their raid unearthed a much larger stash.
The police said that they found 140 soap boxes containing 1.732 kilograms of heroin.
The total amount of seized heroin is estimated to have a street value of approximately Rs 15 crore.
Further, an investigation has been initiated to identify the suspected persons and gang connected with the trade.