Guwahati: Troops of Assam Rifles recovered 51,000 Methamphetamine tablets at Champhai district of Mizoram.
Acting on specific information, a team of troopers of Serchip battalion of Assam Rifles based in Champhai carried out the operation.
The approximate cost of the recovered Methamphetamine Tablets is Rs 1,02,00,000.
“In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered Methamphetamine Tablets – Qty 51,000 nos (Total wt 4.750 kg approx) Rs 1,02,00,000/- in General Area Zokhawthar, Champhai district on 23 June 2022,” the Assam Rifles stated in a statement.
“The operation was carried out by a team of 8 Assam Rifles based on specific information,” the statement added.
Three persons were also arrested in connection to the seizure.
The seized items along with the three arrested persons have been handed over to the Champhai police for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border.