AIZAWL: During a late-night operation in the Khatla locality of Aizawl, the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized a major quantity of heroin and methamphetamine. The raid culminated in the seizure of 787 grams of heroin and 3.93 kilograms of methamphetamine along with the arrest of two suspects.
The detainees have been identified as Lalhlunrenga, 41 years old, a native of New Champhai residing in Zorinpui village of Lawngtlai District, and Lalthangzuala, 39 years old, from Champhai Vengsang. A Mahindra Bolero pick-up truck, registered as MZ01 X-9894, is also impounded and suspected to have been used to carry the contraband.
The accused have been charged with an offense under the ND&PS Act, 1985. Further investigations are required to determine whether they have any connections to broader drug syndicates.
In a separate operation at Zokhawthar, the Assam Rifles and the Land Customs Station carried out a joint mission, intercepting contraband of foreign origin valued at ₹12.15 lakh. Acting on specific intelligence, the Assam Rifles thwarted an attempted cross-border smuggling operation by conducting a targeted area domination patrol.
These recent seizures reflect Mizoram's intensified efforts in dealing with the increasing drug trafficking problem. The cooperation of law enforcement agencies demonstrates a strong commitment to stopping illegal activities and protecting the borders of the state from drug smuggling.
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