Major drug racket busted in Agartala, eight arrested

The Agartala police busted a massive drug racket and arrested eight individuals involved in distributing illegal narcotics across various parts of the city.

Acting on intelligence inputs, the police launched a targeted operation, successfully apprehending the suspects and seizing brown sugar (a form of heroin), mobile phones, cash, a vehicle, and other items linked to the illegal trade.

Police officials were in process to ascertain the market value of the seized drugs and uncover the full extent of the accused's network, including identifying other people involved.

Speaking to ANI, SDPO Debaprasad Roy said, "Over the past few days, we received information about individuals selling drugs in various parts of the city. Yesterday, we apprehended eight of them. They were actively engaged in drug distribution."

He added, "We have seized mobile phones, brown sugar, cash, and a vehicle from the accused."

The investigation is ongoing, and officials said that more arrests may follow based on leads obtained from the suspects.

Further details are awaited and investigation is underway.