Northeast Desk, 22nd March: The Assam Rifles conducted two successful operations resulting in the recovery of 2393 grams of Heroin No. 4 and various goods of foreign origin, including liquor, cigarettes, and areca nuts, valued at Rs 16.87 crores. These operations also led to the apprehension of two individuals.
The first operation took place in the general area of the Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, while the second operation occurred in New Hruikawn, Zokhawthar, in the Champhai District of Mizoram on March 18.
In a collaborative effort with Mizoram Police on March 19, the Assam Rifles seized 198 soap cases containing 2.393 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 71,79,000. The contraband was seized from individuals B. Liansanga (45) and R. Malsawmthara (35).
Additionally, in a separate operation, authorities seized 110 gelatin sticks weighing 14.084 kilograms and 110 detonators from a couple identified as Biakrema (29) and Ramthazuali (28), as confirmed by Mizoram Police. These concerted efforts aim to curb the illegal trafficking of narcotics and contraband items in the region.
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