In a dramatic turn of events, Assam police conducted a search operation in Khatkhati on Saturday afternoon, uncovering suspected heroin worth over Rs. 2 crore from an ambulance. The operation, which took place around 3 PM, was led by Bokajan Sub-division Police Officer Rustamraj Brahma, in collaboration with Khatkhati police station’s Officer-in-Charge Nitul Saikia and other staff members. The team set up a routine checkpoint in front of the SBI bank in Khatkhati, leading to the discovery.
According to reliable sources, the police were conducting a regular checkpoint operation when they intercepted an Eeco van ambulance, bearing the registration number MN 06 LX 1916, traveling from Manipur towards Guwahati. Upon thorough inspection, they discovered 23 soap boxes cleverly concealed under the bonnet of the ambulance. These boxes contained approximately 265 grams of suspected heroin.
The primary suspect, identified as Siraj, the son of Abdul Rashid from Santhil Makhalikie in Imphal, Manipur, was immediately apprehended. Police sources confirmed that Siraj is currently under investigation to gather more information regarding the drug trafficking network. The market value of the seized heroin is estimated to be over Rs. 2 crore.
The operation was a part of the police’s ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking in the region. The strategic location of Khatkhati, being a transit point between Manipur and Assam, has made it a hotspot for drug smuggling activities. The use of an ambulance for transporting illegal substances is a new tactic aimed at evading police scrutiny, making this bust particularly significant.
