Guwahati: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam Police intercepted a vehicle carrying narcotics in North Guwahati's Amingaon, leading to the seizure of heroin worth approximately Rs 4 crore.

The operation was carried out based on specific intelligence, which identified an Alto vehicle bearing registration number AS 21 M 1450 suspected of transporting narcotics from Jirighat in Silchar on the Assam-Manipur border to a district in Lower Assam via Kamrup.

During the operation, the suspected vehicle was halted and conducted a thorough search.

During the inspection, officers discovered 41 soap boxes containing heroin concealed within the door panels of the vehicle, weighing 533 grams excluding the packaging.

Two individuals, Sajmul Laskar (driver) and Mrinal Hussain (co-driver), both residents of Makhan Nagar in Jirighat, Cachar, were apprehended in connection with the seizure.

On checking the contraband drugs, the 

Legal proceedings against them are currently underway. This significant seizure highlights the ongoing efforts of the Assam Police to combat drug trafficking in the region.