Aizawl: The Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles recovered 159 grams of suspected Heroin No 4 worth Rs 79,50,000 in the general area of Venghnuai, Zokhawthar village.

The operation was carried out by a team of Serchhip Battalion and Zokhawthar Police based on specific information.

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The approximate cost of the recovered Heroin No 4 is Rs 79,50,000 in the international market.

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The team seized the items and detained one individual.

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The person was handed over to Zokhawthar Police Station, Champhaidistrict, Mizoram for further legal proceedings.

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Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine and diamorphine among other names is an opioid used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects.

Heroin is used medically in several countries to relieve pain, such as during childbirth or a heart attack, as well as in opioid replacement therapy.