Aizawl: In a coordinated effort, Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Special Narcotics Police Station, CID (Crime), Aizawl, Mizoram, successfully intercepted and seized a significant quantity of methamphetamine tablets in Mualpuikawn, Salem Veng K-Section, Aizawl. The operation, conducted on April 27, 2024, resulted in the apprehension of one individual suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising personnel from Assam Rifles and the Special Narcotics Police Station launched the operation, targeting illicit drug activities in the region.
The operation culminated in the recovery of a staggering 20,000 methamphetamine tablets, weighing approximately 1.908 kilograms. The street value of the seized contraband is estimated to be a staggering Rs 6,66,60,000 (Rupees six crore sixty-six lakhs sixty thousand only).
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Following the successful operation, both the confiscated narcotics and the apprehended suspect were handed over to the custody of the Special Narcotics Police Station, CID (Crime), Mizoram, Aizawl, on April 27, 2024, for further legal proceedings.
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