Major Drug Bust in Assam: Two Arrested with ₹2 Crore Worth of Yaba

In a recent operation, Assam police seized narcotics worth ₹2 crore and arrested two individuals involved in drug trafficking. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the successful operation, highlighting the recovery of 10,000 yaba tablets. Yaba, a banned substance in India, contains methamphetamine and caffeine. This significant bust underscores the ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region. Read on to discover more about the details of this operation and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2025, 18:23 IST

Significant Drug Seizure in Assam

In a significant operation in the Shribhoomi district of Assam, authorities have confiscated narcotics valued at ₹2 crore, leading to the arrest of two individuals. This information was disclosed by the Chief Minister of the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday.

The Chief Minister revealed that law enforcement officials recovered 10,000 yaba tablets from the suspects. He took to the social media platform 'X' to share this update and congratulated the district police for their success in apprehending the alleged drug traffickers.

Yaba, which translates to 'crazy medicine' in Thai, is illegal in India due to its composition of methamphetamine (a Schedule II substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) and caffeine.