In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 163 Grams of Heroin no 4 in general area Melbuk road junction, Zokhawthar worth Rupees 1.14 crore and apprehended two individuals on 29 February 2024 in two seperate operations.
The operations were carried out by combined team of Assam Rifles with police Department Zokhawthar, based on specific information. The entire consignment and apprehended individuals have been handed over to police department Zokhawthar for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of drugs 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.
