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Crime
Assam Police Arrest Two with Over 1,500 kg Suspected Poppy Seeds in Hojai
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 12:17 AM
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Assam police detained two individuals after recovering over 1,500 kilograms of suspected poppy seeds from their possession in Hojai district. The seizure is part of ongoing anti-narcotics operations in the state.
Acting on a tip-off, Assam police conducted a search in Hojai and seized over 1,500 kilograms of material suspected to be poppy seeds.
Two persons found in possession of the seized substance were taken into custody at the scene. Their identities have not been disclosed by authorities.
The seized material has been sent for forensic examination to confirm whether it is indeed poppy seeds, which are regulated under narcotics laws.
The operation is part of broader efforts to curb illegal cultivation and trafficking of narcotic substances in the region. Further investigation is underway.
Two persons found in possession of the seized substance were taken into custody at the scene. Their identities have not been disclosed by authorities.
The seized material has been sent for forensic examination to confirm whether it is indeed poppy seeds, which are regulated under narcotics laws.
The operation is part of broader efforts to curb illegal cultivation and trafficking of narcotic substances in the region. Further investigation is underway.