Aizawl witnessed a major crackdown on drug trafficking as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized drugs worth over Rs 31 crore and arrested four smugglers near the international border. This coordinated operation underscores the intensifying battle against narcotics smuggling in India’s Northeast.
Acting on precise intelligence, NCB teams launched three simultaneous raids in Mizoram’s border districts. The seizures included 36.434 kilograms of methamphetamine and 905 grams of heroin, with an estimated street value of Rs 31 crore in international markets. The operation involved close collaboration with the SIB Mizoram and the state’s Excise and Narcotics Department.
Among the arrested is a Myanmar national, highlighting the cross-border nature of these syndicates. Interrogations are ongoing to unravel the larger network behind this smuggling racket. Officials suspect that Mizoram’s proximity to Myanmar makes it a prime transit point for drugs entering India.
This bust is part of a broader campaign to dismantle international drug cartels exploiting the region’s porous borders. Security agencies have ramped up surveillance and joint operations to curb the influx of synthetic drugs and heroin from neighboring countries.
NCB hailed the success as a significant milestone in their anti-drug drive. The agency urged citizens to report suspicious activities via the toll-free Manas Helpline at 1933, assuring complete confidentiality for informants.
Past operations in the area have yielded similar results, with multiple arrests disrupting supply chains. Authorities remain vigilant, ready to strike at the first sign of smuggling activity, determined to make Mizoram a drug-free zone.