In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 20.8 grams of Heroin No 4 worth Rupees 14.56 Lakh in general area Zote, Champhai on 12 February 2024 and arrested one Myanmar National .
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles in Champhai and Excise & Narcotics Department, Champhai based on specific information. The entire consignment of Heroin No 4 worth Rupees 14,56,000/- (Fourteen lakh fifty six thousand Only) and the accused have been handed over to Excise & Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceeding.
Ongoing smuggling of drugs and 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.
