The Mizoram excise and narcotics department, in collaboration with volunteers from the Central Anti Drugs Squad (CADS) of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), confiscated 971 grams of heroin at Sihphir Neihbawi village near Aizawl on Tuesday. Four individuals were taken into custody in connection with the seizure.
Details of the First Seizure
State excise and narcotics department spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga identified the arrested persons as Daniel Malsawmdawngliana (47) of Zokhawthar in Champhai district, Suwar Uddin Laskar (47) of Rajghat/Bagha in Cachar district, Assam, Basir Uddin Laskar (26) of Rajghat/Bagha in Cachar district, Assam, and Hifjul Bahar (27) of Bhitargool in Karimganj district, Assam. Investigators revealed that the contraband was reportedly brought from Zokhawthar village for sale in Assam. Two vehicles allegedly used to transport the heroin were also seized. The accused have been booked under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and produced before the Special Court (NDPS Act) in Aizawl District.
Second Seizure in Saitual District
In a separate incident, police in Mizoram's Saitual district, bordering Manipur, seized 587 grams of heroin at Keifang town in the early hours of Monday. According to police, the heroin was recovered from a woman passenger traveling in a car from Churachandpur in Manipur towards Aizawl. A woman constable conducted a physical check of the suspect, identified as Nengshi Haokip (51) of Salbung in Churachandpur, and discovered the contraband concealed under her garments. A case was registered at Saitual Police Station under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
Ongoing Efforts Against Drug Trafficking
These seizures highlight the ongoing efforts by Mizoram authorities to combat drug trafficking in the region. The collaboration between the excise department and CADS volunteers underscores the community's role in tackling the drug menace. Further investigations are underway to trace the supply chains and networks involved in these illegal activities.
