Guwahati Police Chase Down Smuggler, Seize 30 Kg Ganja in High-Speed Drama
Guwahati Police Seize 30.875 Kg Ganja in High-Speed Chase, Smuggler Arrested
Guwahati; March 27, 2025: A dramatic police chase unfolded in Guwahati as a team from Noonmati Police Station, with support from CRPF, intercepted a vehicle smuggling a large quantity of ganja. The operation was based on solid technological analysis, which helped track a Bolero bearing registration number AS 12 AE 2086. The vehicle was transporting 30.875 kg of ganja from Udalguri.
The Bolero recklessly sped past police checkpoints at Pathar Quarry Naka and Narengi, evading law enforcement. However, the chase ended near Carbon Gate Traffic Point when the police team successfully intercepted the vehicle. The contraband, packed in six plastic bags, was seized along with the vehicle.
The driver, Sohin Basumatary from Udalguri, attempted to flee on foot after being stopped. However, the police pursued him and managed to capture him at No. 2 Mathgharia, Guwahati. His desperate escape attempt failed as officers pinned him down, bringing an end to the intense chase.
The seized ganja and vehicle have been taken into custody, and Basumatary has been arrested. Authorities have launched a further investigation into the smuggling network.
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A high-stakes chase unfolded in Guwahati as a CGPD team from Noonmati PS, with support from @crpfindia, armed with solid tech analysis, tracked a Bolero (AS12AE2086) attempting to smuggle 30.875 kg of ganja from Udalguri.
— Guwahati Police (@GuwahatiPol) March 26, 2025
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