Drugs worth Rs 5.94 cre seized in Mizoram, 3 including 2 women arrested
First Published: 30th November, 2023 21:51 IST
Arrested drug peddlers have been identified as-- Lalmuntlunga, Lalrinkhumi and Zomawi Bawngkawn
Security Forces have recovered a large quantity of drugs with a market value of Rs. 5.94 crore in Mizoram. Three drug peddlers including two women have also been arrested in connection with the seizure.
As per inputs, personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) and team of Excise and Narcotics Department, Aizawl conducted a joint operation near Muallungthu Village, Aizawl on Wednesday.
During the operation, the joint team intercepted a vehicle at Khumtung Road Junction. On checking the vehicle thoroughly, the team recovered 5.943 Kg suspected Pseudoephedrine Tablets.
The seized drugs are estimated to be worth over 5.94 crores in the international market.
The arrested drug peddlers have been identified as– Lalmuntlunga (M) of Dilkawn in Champhai district, Lalrinkhumi (F) and Zomawi Bawngkawn (F) of Aizawl.
In its drive against the illegal trafficking of drugs and narcotics, the Mizoram and Cachar Frontier BSF have seized drugs worth Rs. 214 Crore rupees since January 2023 till date.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Mizoram Govt Defends Its Move to Extend Job of 29 Part-Time Assistant Professors Amid Student Protests
He added that these exemptions were clearly stated in the recruitment advertisements.
11th July 2025
Intra-Ethnic Clashes in Myanmar Force Thousands to Flee into Mizoram, YMA Spends Over Rs 6 Lakh in Aid
The number of Myanmar refugees in Champhai district alone is estimated at around 30,000.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Mizoram Boxing Coach Arrested Under POCSO Act Following Complaints from Minor Athletes
A boxing coach in Mizoram, Lalthlengliana, was arrested on Tuesday after four under-17 female athletes accused him of sexual misconduct during training sessions and while attending a national boxing championship in Haryana. According to officials, the accused had accompanied the state team to the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships held in […]
10th July 2025
Mizoram’s Hnahthial Tops NITI Aayog’s SDG Index for North-East, Sets Development Benchmark
Mizoram’s overall performance stood out, with all its districts falling in the ‘Front Runner’ category (scores between 65–99)
08th July 2025