Manipur
Myanmar national nabbed with drugs worth Rs 2 crore along border.

Aizawl/Imphal: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles apprehended an alleged drug smuggler from Myanmar with the recovery of 295.28 grams of Heroin No 4 (drug).

The seized drug is worth Rs 2.06 crore in the international market.

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The alleged smuggler was caught in the general area of Tlangsam, Champhai Mizoram Myanmar border on November 3, 2023, a defense wing statement said on Saturday.

The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai (Mizoram) based on specific information.

The entire consignment of Heroin No. 4 worth Rs. 2,06,69,600 along with the accused is being handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceedings, the statement added.

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In the last few days, there have been multiple incidents where security forces have intercepted and caught alleged convicts with substantial amounts of contraband drugs.