DRI and Assam Rifles Seize Methamphetamine and Amphetamine in Assam and New Delhi
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with Assam Rifles and other agencies, seized significant quantities of methamphetamine and amphetamine in separate operations in Assam and New Delhi. In Cachar district, 20 kg of yaba tablets worth approximately Rs 60 crore were recovered from a tipper truck with a concealed cavity, leading to one arrest. Additionally, 10.8 kg of amphetamine was intercepted in a parcel from Europe at New Delhi's Foreign Post Office. Investigations continue to trace the networks involved in these drug trafficking attempts.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: news18, theassamtribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Nov, 06:48 am. Other outlets followed.