On specific intelligence, Sonamura Police Station with the 81st battalion of the BSF and the 11th battalion of the TSR searched the Kamalnagar Krishnadola area of Sepahijala district from about 12.30 a.m. to 5 a.m. on 15 October.[1][2] They recovered 327.7 kg of dry ganja, valued around Rs 1.64 crore, packed in seven plastic drums.[1][2]

No one came forward to claim the consignment, so it was seized as unclaimed after the legal formalities.[1][2] Sonamura police opened an investigation to trace whoever stored the drug there; one account puts the estimated value at Rs 1,63,85,000.[1][2] The reports name no arrests.[1][2]