Aizawl: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Mizoram's excise and narcotics department officials have seized 591 grams of heroin and 9,786 methamphetamine tablets (950 grams) at three different locations. Six people, including a Myanmarese national and a man from Manipur, have been arrested in connection with these operations.
First Seizure in Tuikual South
On Tuesday evening, 241 grams of heroin in 20 packages known as 'Hawngs' was seized in Tuikual South, Aizawl. Gin Khan Sang (28) of Churachandpur, Manipur, was arrested for possession of the contraband, which is suspected to have been smuggled from Manipur, according to state excise and narcotics department spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga.
Second Seizure in Khatla
Later that night, officials seized 350 grams of heroin from Khatla in Aizawl from the possession of three individuals: Vanlallianzauva (33) of Haiheng village, Falam district, Chin state of Myanmar; KC Lalrintluanga (38) of Ramhlun South, Aizawl; and Lalhmangaihzuali (30) of Bawngkawn Brigade Veng, Aizawl. A truck reportedly used for transportation of the contraband was also detained, Zohmingthanga added.
Third Seizure in Champhai District
In another incident, the state excise and narcotics department officials, along with personnel of the 34th battalion of the Assam Rifles, conducted a joint operation that resulted in the seizure of 9,786 methamphetamine tablets (950 grams) at Tlangsam village in Champhai district on Tuesday night. Lalramnghaka (30) and Zosangzuala (38), both residents of Champhai town, were arrested.
Legal Action
The suspects have been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Further investigations are underway to trace the source and supply chain of the seized drugs.
