Tripura: One nabbed with Yaba tablets worth Rs 40 lakh

Agartala: Tripura Police apprehended a man on Tuesday and confiscated Yaba tablets valued at Rs 40 lakh during a search operation in Champaknagar, located in the West Tripura District.

West Tripura District Superintendent of Police, Kiran Kumar, revealed that the arrest occurred at the Champaknagar checkpoint under Jirania Sub-division, following a tip-off from intelligence sources.

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Kumar said, "We received credible information about an individual transporting a significant quantity of contraband. Acting swiftly, we intercepted the suspect's vehicle and, during a search, discovered 20,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 40 lakh."

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"The driver, identified as Ranjit Das, 27, from Kadamtala in the North District, was taken into custody," Kumar said.

Further investigation is being carried out.