Acting on specific intelligence regarding trafficking of narcotics in the general area Zote, Champhai district, Assam Rifles troops launched a swift and well-coordinated operation yesterday.
During the operation, the alert troops intercepted a Honda Scooty and upon thorough checking, recovered 49.6 grams of Heroin No–4 valued at approximately Rs.39 Lakhs. The contraband was being transported by an individual identified as Mr. K Thangzalala.
The apprehended person, along with the recovered narcotics and vehicle, was handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further investigation and necessary legal action.
This successful recovery underscores Assam Rifles’ unwavering commitment to combating cross-border smuggling and eradicating the drug menace in Mizoram.
The Force remains dedicated to ensuring security of Indo–Myanmar Border and fostering a drug-free society in the region.
ASSAM RIFLES SEIZED FOREIGN CURRENCY, SMUGGLED TOBACCO AND FOREIGN CIGARETTES IN SIAHA DISTRICT, MIZORAM
Based on specific intelligence received from own sources regarding trafficking of foreign currency and smuggling of tobacco and foreign cigarettes, an operation was launched by Assam Rifles.
During the conduct of operation, a Mobile Vehicle Check Post was established in general area Tuipang, Siaha district to intercept the consignment.
At approximately 0335 hours, Assam Rifles team intercepted an Ashok Leyland Tipper bearing Registration No. MZ03-7642 and during the search of vehicle, foreign currency amounting to Burmese Kyat 1,75,00,000 (One crore seventy-five lakhs only) along with two cases of smuggled tobacco, worth Rs 50,000/- and one case of foreign cigarettes, worth Rs 1,30,000/- were recovered. One individual involved in illegal transportation was also apprehended.
The apprehended individual has been identified as Mr U Phyu Maung, age 37 years,
s/o U Maung Hla Tun,
resident of Rakhine state, Myanmar.
The contraband and the individual have been handed over to Police Station Tuipang, Siaha District, for further legal proceedings.
ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM
Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) launched an operation based on information of trafficking of drugs in Cachar district.
During the operation, the team apprehended three individuals, residents of Tripura, who were transporting 1,30,000 Yaba Tablets worth ₹39 Crores via NH 306 late night on 20 Nov 2025. Two Tata trucks and two mobiles in possession of the individuals were also recovered and further investigation is underway.
Assam Rifles has been at the forefront of anti-drug operations in the region, conducting regular operations to disrupt and dismantle narcotics networks. This seizure is a significant milestone in the effort to combat drug trafficking.
