In a significant crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, the Tripura Police arrested a Bangladeshi youth identified as Arian Hossain for illegally entering India and engaging in drug smuggling activities.
Acting on confidential information the police conducted a targeted operation in the Kulubari area under Sonamura Sub-division of Tripura’s Sepahijala district leading to the successful arrest of the suspect.
“The Bangladeshi national illegally entered India to bring a consignment of Yaba tablet in Bangladesh. We had a specific tip off regarding the matter and we conducted a raid and arrested the person. During the search we have seized around 900 Yaba tablets worth lakh rupee”, said police
Upon interrogation, it was revealed that Arian Hossain lacked valid documentation for his entry into India indicating an illegal border crossing. The police officials confirmed that he had entered Tripura specifically to engage in drug smuggling operations.
A case has been registered against Arian Hossain under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as well as the Passport Act.
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