Assam: Major drug supplier nabbed in Kokrajhar with large haul of narcotics

In a major breakthrough against the illicit drug trade, Kokrajhar police on Monday evening arrested a key narcotics supplier and seized a significant quantity of illegal substances from his possession.

The arrested individual has been identified as Wilson Basumatary, a resident of Barogor in Charaikhola. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police launched a swift and targeted operation at Khargaon near the New Overbridge in Kokrajhar town, where Basumatary was intercepted.

According to police officials, the accused was found in possession of seven containers filled with narcotics. During the operation, three other individuals arrived at the spot intending to purchase the contraband. All four were immediately detained and taken to the police station for questioning.

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Alongside the drug consignment, authorities also recovered nine empty containers and a mobile phone from Basumatary’s possession. The seized items are being sent for forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police said further interrogations are underway to uncover the wider network involved in the supply and distribution of narcotics in the region.

The arrest marks a significant step in Kokrajhar district’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking and organised crime.