Assam Rifles recover drugs worth Rs 3 crore in Mizoram
Aizawl: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Aizawl Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) 19 FIT and Excise & Narcotics Department, recovered 667 grams heroin in general area Hnahthial In Mizoram.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles, 19 FIT & Excise & Narcotics Department based on specific information.
The value of the recovered heroin is estimated around Rs 3 crore.
The team had also detained one person.
Ongoing smuggling of drugs is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border.
Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram.
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