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Heroin worth Rs 37.75 crore seized in Mizoram’s Champhai district

Acting on specific intelligence, a joint operation was conducted, resulting in the seizure of the contraband and the apprehension of an individual. The consignment and the suspect have been handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further legal action.

Heroin worth Rs 37.75 crore seized in Mizoram’s Champhai district

Heroin worth Rs 37.75 crore seized in Mizoram's Champhai district

In a major haul against smuggling operations, Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police recovered 5,394 grammes of Heroin No. 4 valued at ₹37.75 crore in the Melbuk Road Junction area of Zokhawthar, Champhai district, on March 6, 2024.

Acting on specific intelligence, a joint operation was conducted, resulting in the seizure of the contraband and the apprehension of an individual. The consignment and the suspect have been handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further legal action.

The ongoing smuggling of drugs remains a pressing concern for Mizoram Assam Rifles, known as the ‘Sentinels of the Northeast.’ It continues to combat illegal smuggling activities and intensify efforts to apprehend the masterminds behind such illicit operations in Mizoram.

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