Assam police seize 1.35 kg heroin, cash and vehicles in Dibrugarh raid

On July 18, 2026, Assam police carried out an anti‑narcotics operation in Naharkatia, Dibrugarh district. The raid resulted in the seizure of about 1.35 kg of heroin packed in 107 soap boxes, cash amounting to Rs 14.06 lakh, and two vehicles used for transport. One individual was arrested and taken into custody for interrogation. The state’s chief minister’s office described the seizure as a major blow to organised drug networks and reaffirmed the continuation of Assam’s anti‑drug campaign. Investigators are continuing to trace the source and intended destination of the contraband and to identify additional participants in the trafficking ring.