Northeast India’s fight against drugs intensified as Assam Rifles confiscated narcotics exceeding Rs 7.28 crore in Mizoram and explosives in Manipur during coordinated Friday raids. Two drug peddlers were nabbed, averting widespread distribution.
Triggered by solid intel, troops in Champhai’s Ngur zone halted a Chinese Kenbo bike. Inspection exposed 2.2 kg methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 6.6 crore globally. The carrier, Lalh mangaihuala, was swiftly arrested.
Local customs and narcotics wing assumed custody for deeper inquiries. This seizure cripples supply chains reliant on Myanmar routes.
Parallelly, Jote area’s operation targeted a suspicious car. Troops recovered 80.8 grams heroin (Rs 68.25 lakh) from Lal Thanpuia, who was detained with his vehicle and handed to excise officials.
Assam Rifles’ statement lauds these feats as testament to their border security mandate, aiming for a drug-eradicated society.
In Manipur, drama unfolded at a checkpoint when suspects ditched their Bolero and ran. A hot pursuit led to two captures, with recoveries of 30 gelatin sticks, 20 detonators, safety fuses, wires, the SUV, and Rs 1 lakh.
Security analysts warn these materials fuel IEDs for terror strikes. The busts safeguard lives and infrastructure in volatile regions.
Repeated triumphs by Assam Rifles bolster confidence in counter-smuggling measures. Their vigilance along the 1,600-km India-Myanmar frontier remains crucial amid rising narcotic threats.