Mizoram (Aizawl) [India], May 16 (HBTV): Assam Rifles, along with representatives of the Custom Preventive Force Department, Champhai, recovered 2.5 kg of heroin No. 4 worth INR 17.54 crore from the general area of Kelkang, Champhai district on May 15, 2025. The recovered contraband has been handed over to the Custom Preventive Force Department, Champhai for further action.

Assam Rifles tweeted on X, ‘#AssamRifles alongwith representatives of Custom Preventive Force Dept, Champhai recovered heroin No 4 weighing 2.5 kgs from general Area Kelkang, Champhai district on 15 May 2025. The recovered contraband has been handed over to Custom Preventive Force Dept, Champhai.’

Further updates are awaited.

Meanwhile, in January this year, Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth INR 97.90 lakh and apprehended one individual in the general area of Zote, Champhai district. The accused was identified as Laltanpuia (35), a resident of Tlangsam village, Champhai district. The entire consignment along with the apprehended individual was handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceedings.

The ongoing smuggling of contraband items remains a major concern for Mizoram and India. Assam Rifles has intensified its efforts against illegal smuggling and is working to apprehend the kingpins involved.

In a joint operation with the Mizoram Special Narcotics CID, Assam Rifles apprehended three individuals and recovered heroin worth INR 9.51 lakh from them in Aizawl. The accused have been identified as Ngurthanzami (29), resident of New Champhai; Bikash Gharti (24), resident of Zemabawk S.A Veng; and Lalramthara (37), resident of Tuikual South, Aizawl.

‘Assam Rifles recovered 13.590 gms of Heroin No 4 worth INR 9.51 lakh and apprehended three individuals (one female and two male) (Ngurthanzami, Bikash Gharti, and Lalramthara) from general area Zemabawk S.A Veng, Aizawl district on January 10,’ according to an official release.   

(ANI)