Dibrugarh, Assam: In a significant crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Dibrugarh Police apprehended an alleged drug smuggler, identified as Bablu Mech alias “Beta,” during a raid conducted at a rented house near the Lal Godown on P.N. Road in the Santipara area of the Dibrugarh city.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding suspected narcotics trafficking, a police team launched a swift operation at the rented premises. During the search, officers recovered approximately 20 grams of suspected narcotic substances, six syringes believed to have been used for drug consumption, and several other intoxicating materials from the possession of the accused.
Apart from the narcotics, the police also seized Rs 22,000 in cash and nearly Rs 8,000 in coins, which investigators suspect may be proceeds from the illegal drug trade. The search further led to the recovery of several stolen household and personal items, indicating the possibility of the accused’s involvement in theft and other criminal activities.
Following the seizure, Bablu Mech was taken into custody and shifted to the police station for further interrogation. Police are now investigating the source of the narcotics, the distribution network, and whether the accused was operating as part of a larger drug trafficking syndicate active in Dibrugarh and adjoining areas.
Officials are also attempting to trace the rightful owners of the recovered stolen articles and are examining whether the accused has links to other criminal cases registered in the district.
A case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, along with other applicable sections of law. The seized contraband has been sent for forensic examination, while further investigation is underway.
The latest operation forms part of Dibrugarh Police’s sustained drive against narcotics and organized crime, aimed at dismantling drug supply networks and ensuring a safer environment for residents. Police have reiterated their appeal to the public to share information regarding drug-related activities, assuring that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
Our Citizen Reporter – Assam
Arnab Sarma
