Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], August 11 (HBTV): Mizoram Police has seized illegal drugs valued at nearly INR 302 crore in multiple coordinated operations across the state over the past two weeks, officials said.

In an official statement, Mizoram Police Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) and Chief Public Relations Officer H. Ramthlengliana said, ‘Our relentless and untiring drive against drugs and other illegal activities continues. Significant seizures of contraband items were recently made by Mizoram Police at several locations.’

On 9 August, a joint operation by the Special Narcotics Police Station under CID (Crime) and the 225 Battalion CRPF in Aizawl led to the interception of a car in the Seling and Bungbangla areas. Authorities seized 3.930 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, estimated at INR 51.09 lakh. Three individuals — Sahab Uddin (41), Emanuel Remnalalliana (25) and Lalbiaksiama (23) — were arrested. A case was registered under sections 22(c), 25 and 29(1) of the NDPS Act.

On 6 August, Champhai Police seized 1.053 kilograms (88 soap cases) of suspected heroin valued at INR 31.59 lakh from a vehicle at the Khankawn Checkgate. Agnes Lalremsiami (32) was arrested in connection with the case, which was registered under section 21(c) of the NDPS Act.

One of the largest seizures took place on 1 August, when a joint team from CID Special Branch and Special Narcotics Police Station intercepted a pickup truck on the Zemabawk–Seling route. Officers discovered a hidden compartment containing 20.304 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine worth approximately INR 300 crore, along with 1.625 kilograms (120 soap cases) of heroin valued at INR 49.56 lakh. The driver, B. Lalthazuala (45), was arrested, and a subsequent interrogation led to the arrest of the main suspect, Bawilianthang (42). The case was registered under sections 21(c), 22(c) and 25 of the NDPS Act.

In another operation on the night of 1 August, Lunglei Police and the 20th Battalion Assam Rifles seized 220.81 grams (18 soap cases) of heroin, valued at INR 6.62 lakh, from a passenger named Lalrintluangi (33) aboard a Lunglei-bound vehicle from Champhai. Additional heroin totalling 120.31 grams (10 soap cases), worth INR 3.61 lakh, was seized from three other passengers in the same vehicle.

On 31 July, Champhai Police at Khankawn Checkgate recovered 167 grams (16 soap cases) of heroin, valued at INR 5.01 lakh, from Lalmuanawma (38) and K. Lalawmpuia (27). In a separate incident on the same day, 364 grams (31 soap cases) of heroin worth INR 10.92 lakh were seized from three individuals residing in Aizawl.

On 28 July, a coordinated operation by Champhai Police and CID Special Branch led to the seizure of 440 grams (36 soap cases) of heroin worth INR 13.20 lakh from Kalpo Jyoti Borah (26) of Assam and Rajan Brahma (32) of Arunachal Pradesh. The drugs were concealed in a hidden compartment inside a vehicle, which was also seized. (ANI)