Mizoram: Banned Meth Tablets Worth Rs. 68 Crore Seized In Champhai

ZOKHAWTHAR: Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Mizoram Police, seized 22.676 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, valued at Rs. 68.03 crore, near Balu Kai in Mizoram's Zokhawthar on Monday.

Acting on reliable intelligence, personnel from the Combined Operation Base (COB) Zokhawthar set up an ambush in the area. During the operation, they observed a suspect crossing the Tiau River with a brown sack. When challenged, the individual abandoned the consignment and fled towards Myanmar. A subsequent search led to the recovery of the drug haul, according to an official press release.

The operation underscores the commitment of Assam Rifles and local authorities to dismantle drug cartels operating in the border regions. The seized drugs have been handed over to the Zokhawthar Police Department in Champhai District, Mizoram, for further investigation.

In a related incident, on November 30, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Mizoram’s Anti-Narcotics Squad, seized 18 kilograms of marijuana worth Rs. 18 lakh and arrested one individual in the Siphir Neihbawih area of Aizawl District.

Earlier in the week, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police led to the interception of a vehicle in Serchhip District, where six 12-bore single-barrel rifles were recovered, and one person was arrested. The seized weapons and the individual have been handed over to Mizoram Police for further legal action.

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