Two drug peddlers were apprehended with heroin weighing 2.5 kilograms during an operation carried out by Assam Police in Karimganj district on Sunday night.

According to report, the Karimganj Police carrying out an operation against drug menace in the district intercepted a vehicle coming from Mizoram and seized 2.5 kg of Heroin from the vehicle.

The peddlers have been identified as Ahad Uddin and Maqbul Hussain.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse lauded the efforts of the police for making the huge seizure.

Taking to Twitter, he said, “@karimganjpolice intercepted a vehicle coming from a neighbouring state at Ishancherra and seized 200 soap cases containing 2.5 kg of Heroin. Also apprehended two accused. Great efforts @assampolice. Much appreciate.”