Authorities in Mizoram Seize Heroin and Explosives Worth Rs 47 Crore, Detain Three

Security forces in Mizoram seized heroin and explosives worth over Rs 47 crore. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the busts, involving smuggling from Myanmar. The operations, conducted jointly by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, targeted areas in Champhai and Lawngtlai districts.

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In a significant development, security forces in Mizoram have successfully intercepted illicit activities involving narcotics and explosives, valued at a staggering Rs 47.35 crore. The operations, which saw the collaboration of the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, resulted in the arrest of three individuals implicated in these illegal ventures.

Heroin, with a total weight of 5,394 grams and a street value of Rs 37.75 crore, was confiscated during a coordinated effort at Melbuk Road Junction, Zokhawthar, Champhai district. The contraband was suspected to have been smuggled from neighboring Myanmar, highlighting the cross-border nature of such criminal activities.

Further bolstering their crackdown, security forces conducted a separate operation in the same area, seizing an additional 1,376 grams of heroin valued at Rs 9.6 crore. The apprehended suspects and seized narcotics have been handed over to Zokhawthar police for legal proceedings.

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In a parallel effort to combat arms trafficking, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted a vehicle on the Sangau-Pangkhua Road in Lawngtlai district. The subsequent search led to the confiscation of 3,000 rounds of cartridges and 10 Passive Night Sight (PNS) devices. The driver of the vehicle was promptly apprehended and turned over to law enforcement authorities along with the seized items.

These operations underscore the unwavering commitment of Mizoram's security forces to thwart illegal activities within its borders. The collaborative efforts between various law enforcement agencies have proven instrumental in disrupting the illicit supply chain of drugs and weapons, ensuring the safety and security of the region.