The Mizoram police have made one of the state’s largest drug seizures, confiscating crystal methamphetamine and heroin valued at approximately Rs 350 crore. In connection with this operation, one individual has been arrested.
The operation was executed on August 1, following a tip-off. A joint task force, including members from the Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch) and the Special Narcotic police station in Aizawl, conducted the operation near the state capital.
During the operation, authorities intercepted a pickup truck traveling to Aizawl, which was transporting Mithun, between the Zemabawk and Seling areas, as reported by a police officer.
Upon conducting a thorough search of the vehicle, the team discovered 20.304 kg of crystal meth, estimated to be worth around Rs 300 crore, and 1.652 kg of heroin hidden in 128 soap cases valued at Rs 49.56 lakh. The drugs were concealed within a hidden compartment of the truck.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as B Lalthazuala, a 45-year-old resident of Aizawl’s Republic Mual Veng, has been detained and charged with drug trafficking. He faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather more details related to the case.
