In a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police recovered a large cache of narcotics from the Vangkai area of Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on February 18.
Acting on specific intelligence, the security forces intercepted a consignment and seized 7.1 kg of Methamphetamine tablets and 3.1 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine, with an estimated market value of Rs71.15 crore.
Vanlalruaia (59), a resident of Chhinga Veng, Aizawl, was arrested in connection with the seizure. He was handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
This operation highlights the continued efforts by security forces to combat the illegal narcotics trade in the region, with the authorities now focused on dismantling trafficking networks in Mizoram.
