AIZAWL: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Aizawl Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), seized 5 soap cases (67.410 gm) Heroin No. 4 worth Rs. 33,70,500/- in General Area Bung Bangla, Tuirial Road, Aizawl and apprehended one individual on March 16, 2023. The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Special Narcotics Police Station CID (Crime) based on specific information.
Approximate cost of the seized No. 4 Heroin is Rs. 33,70,500/-. The seized consignment and apprehended individual were handed over to Special Narcotics Police Station CID (Crime), Aizawl on March16, 2023 for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of illegal drugs is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram. Assam Rifles, rightly titled as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have been successful in launching such operations against the smuggling activities in Mizoram, stated a press release.
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