In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, along with Special Narcotics CID Crime, Aizawl, Mizoram recovered 09 soap cases (94.680 gm) Heroin No. 04, Costing Rs 47,34,000/- in General Area Bawngkawn South, Aizawl, Mizoram and apprehended two individuals on 27th November 2023.
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Special Narcotics CID Crime, Aizawl, Mizoram based on specific information.
Approximate cost of the recovered 09 soap cases (94.680 gm) Heroin No. 04, is Rs 47,34,000/- (Rupees forty seven lakhs thirty four thousand only). The recovered consignment and apprehended individuals were handed over to Special Narcotics Police Station CID Crime, Aizawl, Mizoram on 27th November 2023 for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of illegal drugs is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India. Due to consumption of drugs, every year an average of 47 and 745 people lose their lives in Mizoram and all over India respectively. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against illegal drug trafficking and has also doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the drug racket in Mizoram.
