Police destroy narcotics worth 2.94 crore in Lakhimpur dist
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Dibrugarh: Lakhimpur police on Saturday destroyed narcotics worth Rs 2,94,25,600 at their reserve facility, which included 56g of heroin and 566.112kg of marijuana, seized recently during several anti-drug operations across the district.
Senior superintendent of police Gunendra Deka supervised the incineration process, which was conducted in strict compliance with the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, ensuring all legal protocols were followed.
"This disposal represents our ongoing efforts to eliminate the menace of drug from our district. This destruction sends a clear message that law enforcement agencies are committed to creating a drug-free society," Deka said.
The entire procedure was conducted in the presence of the district drug disposal committee, which oversees such operations, to ensure transparency and adherence to legal requirements.
"We have taken all necessary precautions to ensure that the disposal process meets environmental and safety standards. The samples required for legal proceedings have been properly preserved and will be used as evidence in ongoing cases," Deka added.
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