In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles troops deployed in Mizoram recovered a consignment of heroin on the Zotlang-Khankawn Road in Champhai district.
The operation was conducted by the Serchhip Battalion of HQ 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (East).
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During the operation carried out on Friday, the Assam Rifles team recovered 7 soap cases of heroin No. 4.
The approximate value of the recovered consignment of heroin was estimated to be Rs 37,20,000.
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The operation was carried out by a joint team of 8 Assam Rifles and 2 Assam Rifles of the Serchhip Battalion of HQ 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on specific information.
The HQ IGAR (East) in a statement said the Customs department of Champhai seized the contraband items and one individual was handed over to Champhai police station in Champhai district.
“Ongoing smuggling of heroin No 4 is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border,” the statement said.
“Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram,” it added.