In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles along with Special Narcotics Police, CID (Crime), Aizawl, Mizoram recovered 07 bags (49.572 kg) Marijuana costing Rs 49,57,200/- in Gen Area Vaivakawn Chhangurkawn Road, Aizawl and apprehended one individual on 02 Mar 2024.
Approximate cost of the recovered seven bags (49.572 kg) Marijuana is Rs 49,57,200/- (Rupees Forty nine lakhs fifty seven thousand two hundred only). The recovered consignment and apprehended individual was handed over to Special Narcotics Police, CID (Crime), Mizoram, Aizawl on 02 Mar 2024 for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of illegal drugs 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 drug trafficking and has also doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the drug racket in Mizoram.
