Aizawl: In the fight against drug trafficking, authorities seized a huge consignment of Methamphetamine tablets valued at a staggering Rs 173.73 crore along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram’s Champhai district.
The operation was carried out on February 9, following a tip-off received by the Assam Rifles.
The joint team comprising Assam Rifles personnel and Mizoram Police successfully intercepted the drug haul at a border crossing point in Zokhawthar.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the security forces identified several individuals carrying the illegal consignment.
However, upon spotting the security forces, the suspects grew suspicious and fled the scene, abandoning the large quantity of Methamphetamine tablets behind.
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In total, 57.9 kilograms of the illicit drug were seized, with an estimated value of Rs 173.73 crore.
The consignment has been handed over to local authorities for further investigation, and legal proceedings are now underway to apprehend the suspects involved in this significant cross-border drug trafficking operation.
The seizure marks another critical success in curbing the illegal drug trade in the region and highlights the growing efforts by law enforcement agencies to prevent narcotics from entering India.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to track down the perpetrators and strengthen border security to curb the inflow of such illegal substances.
