Seizure of medicine, arms, ammunition, explosives and unique animals in Mizoram by the safety forces continues unabated with extremely addictive 17.946 kg methamphetamine tablets valued at greater than Rs 54 crore confiscated within the northeastern state, officers mentioned on Sunday.
A drug peddler, a Myanmar nationwide, was apprehended in reference to the seizure.
A defence spokesman mentioned that appearing on a secret inputs, the Assam Rifles in coordination with Mizoram police launched a swift and exact joint operation on Saturday evening ensuing within the restoration of practically 17.946 kg (1,80,000 tablets) methamphetamine tablets at Siachangkawn in Lawngtlai district, which shares unfenced border with Bangladesh.
He mentioned that the seized contraband is assessed to be valued at practically Rs 54 crore.
The apprehended Myanmar nationwide and the recovered narcotics are being handed over to Bualpui Police outpost in Lawngtlai district for additional authorized proceedings.
This operation highlights the unwavering dedication of Assam Rifles to fight the menace of drug trafficking within the area and safeguard the youth from the perils of narcotics, an official assertion mentioned.
A senior Mizoram police official mentioned that the methamphetamine tablets, also referred to as Yaba or get together tablets, smuggled from Myanmar and meant to provide to Bangladesh by way of a clandestine route.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma whereas addressing a operate in Aizawl on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the rising drug abuse within the state.
He urged all residents to work collectively in direction of a drug-free Mizoram.
The Chief Minister burdened the necessity to strengthen each authorized and conventional measures in combating drug trafficking.
Specifically, he highlighted the potential of community-based social sanction, deeply rooted in Mizo custom, as highly effective instruments within the struggle in opposition to medicine, usually more practical than formal laws.
Myanmar’s Chin state is a hub for smuggling of various medicine, unique wildlife animals and plenty of different contrabands by way of six Mizoram districts — Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip.
Mizoram shares 510 km and 318 km unfenced border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, respectively.
