The Assam Rifles seized heroin worth over Rs 5 crore during an intelligence-based operation in Mizoram’s Champhai district on October 2. Security personnel also apprehended two Myanmar nationals during the operation.
The seizure took place in the Zote area after the force received specific intelligence about the transportation of narcotics.
According to officials, the operation led to the recovery of 2,537.72 grams of Heroin No. 4. Authorities estimated the consignment’s market value at Rs 5,07,54,400.
The Assam Rifles later handed over the seized narcotics and the two apprehended individuals to the Excise and Narcotics Department in Champhai for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Intelligence-Based Operation in Zote
The Assam Rifles launched the operation after receiving information about suspected narcotics transportation in the area.
Acting on the inputs, personnel intercepted two individuals in Zote. They then conducted a search that led to the recovery of the heroin consignment.
Officials identified both apprehended individuals as Myanmar nationals.
The force subsequently transferred the suspects and the seized contraband to the concerned department for further action.
Authorities will investigate the circumstances surrounding the seizure and examine possible links to drug trafficking networks.
Heroin Consignment Valued at Rs 5.07 Crore
The recovered substance weighed 2,537.72 grams and was identified as Heroin No. 4.
Officials estimated its value at approximately Rs 5.07 crore based on the prevailing market rate.
The seizure forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces and civil agencies to prevent the movement of illegal narcotics through Mizoram.
The state shares an international border with Myanmar, making border areas important locations for anti-smuggling operations.
Security agencies continue to conduct intelligence-based operations to detect suspected narcotics transportation and disrupt trafficking activities.
Champhai Remains a Focus of Anti-Drug Operations
Champhai district has witnessed several narcotics-related operations in recent months.
The Assam Rifles and other agencies have conducted coordinated operations in different parts of the district to seize suspected drugs and apprehend individuals linked to their transportation.
The latest seizure in Zote adds to these efforts.
Authorities have continued to stress coordination between security forces and civil agencies to address drug trafficking along the international border.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings Underway
Following the seizure, the Assam Rifles handed over the two Myanmar nationals and the recovered heroin to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai.
The department will conduct further investigation and initiate necessary legal proceedings.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the suspected source or intended destination of the consignment.
The operation highlights continued enforcement efforts against narcotics smuggling in Mizoram, particularly in areas close to the Myanmar border.