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Mizoram: Heroin worth Rs 20 lakh seized

First Published: 24th November, 2020 18:11 IST

Assam Rifles on Tuesday seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram’s Champhai district. Acting on a tip-off, Assam Rifles personnel seized 261.4 gm of heroin,

Assam Rifles on Tuesday seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram’s Champhai district.

Acting on a tip-off, Assam Rifles personnel seized 261.4 gm of heroin, an illegal Chinese Kenbo motorcycle smuggled from Myanmar and a Beretta pistol along with four cartridges in Zokhawthar village.

The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Young Mizo Association (YMA).

The seized materials have been handed over to the state police.

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