Mizoram: Assam Rifles Recover Heroin Worth Rs 99 Lakh at Champhai District

MIZORAM: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, recovered 12 Hongs of Heroin No 4 worth 99.75 Lakhs (Rupees Ninety nine Lakhs Seventy Five Thousands) from the General Area Crossing Point I, (Vokte Kai), Zokhawthar, Champhai district on 22 Jan 2025. The entire consignment has been handed over to Police Department, Zokhawthar for further legal proceedings. Ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against illegal smuggling and has also doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of contraband items in Mizoram, stated a press release.

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