In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, recovered 295.28 grams of Heroin No 4 worth Rs 2.06 Crore in general area Tlangsam, Champhai on 03 November 2023 and arrested an indl, who is a Myanmar National.
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai based on specific information. The entire consignment of Heroin No 4 worth Rupees 2,06,69,600/- (Rupees Two Crore Six Lakh Sixty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Only) and the accused have been handed over to Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceeding.
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.
