Rs 26-cr drugs seized in Mizoram, 2 Myanmar citizens held

In a joint operation by the BSF as well as the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram, methamphetamine and heroin worth Rs 26 crore has been seized and two foreign nationals have also been arrested.

Official sources said on November 19, acting on a tip-off regarding the trafficking of suspected narcotic substances between Seling and Aizawl, a joint operation was launched. The team intercepted two suspects riding two scooters on NH-6 between Seling and Tuirial in Aizawl.

During questioning, both suspects admitted to having concealed a consignment in the roadside bushes. Subsequently, after a search operation, two plastic bags were recovered, containing15 packets of methamphetamine weighing 14.905 kg and 49 soap cases of heroin weighing 707 gram.

Both suspects, identified as Myanmar nationals, were apprehended on the spot and the seized narcotics were taken into custody by the Excise & Narcotics Department, Mizoram, as per due legal procedure.

The total value of the seizure has been estimated at Rs 26 crore, BSF sources said.