Heroin worth over Rs 2 crore seized, four arrested in Assam

Besides heroin, six mobile phones and Rs 1.16 lakh in cash were also seized.

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At least four people were arrested in Guwahati for possessing heroin worth over Rs 2 crore, police said on Sunday.

Acting on a tip-off, a team from Jorabat outpost under Basistha police station set up a check-post on the eastern entry point to Guwahati city.

During vehicle checking, 251.2 gm of heroin was seized from a car and four occupants were arrested early on Sunday, a senior police officer said.

Besides, six mobile phones and Rs 1.16 lakh in cash were also seized, he said, adding further investigation is under way.