Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 2.55 Crore Seized In Major Drug Bust Operation In Tripura, Four Arrested

Agartala: Over 1,02,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs 2.55 crore have been seized, and four individuals have been arrested in connection with their supply, police said on Sunday. 

According to police, two vehicles were stopped at the Upanagar Naka checkpoint, and upon inspection, the police discovered 51 small packets containing a total of 1,02,000 Yaba tablets. 

The estimated market value of the seized narcotics is around Rs 2.55 crore. Four individuals, including the drivers of both vehicles, were detained at the scene. A specific case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is being registered in connection with the seizure, and further investigations are underway. 

Tripura CM Praises Police over Crackdown on Drugs

Praising police department, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in a post on X said, "Big crackdown on drug trafficking! Tripura Police intercepted 2 vehicles coming from Manu towards Ambassa at Upanagar Naka today at 1 PM. They recovered 51 packets containing 1,02,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.55 cr. 4 persons, including drivers, were detained. Case registered under NDPS Act."

What is Yaba Tablet?

Yaba is an illicit drug material. It is a powerful and addictive stimulant that is illegal in India under the Controlled Substances Act. Yaba, which means crazy medicine in Thai, is produced in Southeast and East Asia. The drug is popular in Asian communities in the United States and is increasingly available at raves and techno parties.