Guwahati: The customs department here on Monday seized a huge consignment of tablets worth over Rs 1 crore containing pseudoephedrine and arrested two people for smuggling the drug.
Sources said the tablets were used in making party drugs, which are very popular among the youth.
Sources said the drug consignment comprised 1,174 kg of tablets and about 100 kg of powder containing pseudoephedrine, which is worth over Rs.1 crore.
Acting on a tip-off, the officials of the customs department seized the drugs, packed in 58 cartons, consignd by a Delhi-based goods transport company in a truck to Guwahati before being sent to Mizoram from where it would have been smuggled to neighbouring Myanmar, the officials said.
“We received a tip-off that a consignment was coming from New Delhi. Our officers raided a godown (warehouse) and the seizure was made. The substance was packed in 58 cartons,” a customs official said.
The official added that two people were arrested for their involvement in the crime.
“The duo are middlemen but we are hopeful of getting vital links from them,” the official said. (Agencies)
