Assam Rifles seizes methamphetamine tablets worth ₹102.65 crore in Mizoram's Champhai

Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], September 18 (ANI): In a significant effort to combat cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles executed a search operation on 17 September 2025, informed by specific intelligence. This operation took place near Zote village in the Champhai District of Mizoram.
During the operation, troops intercepted a suspected individual carrying a consignment. On being challenged, the person abandoned the load and fled into the nearby jungle, taking advantage of the terrain.
According to the release, a thorough search of the area led to the recovery of 34.218 Kg of Methamphetamine Tablets, valued at approximately ₹102.654 Crores. The seized contraband was later handed over to the Excise & Narcotics Department, Champhai, for further legal proceedings.
This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles' unwavering resolve to combat narco-network along the Indo-Myanmar border, while safeguarding the youth of the Nation from the scourge of drugs.
In another operation on September 16, AssamRifles seized 2.462 kilograms of Heroin No-4 worth Rs 20.10 Crores at Zokhawthar, Mizoram. The seized narcotics, alongwith the vehicle involved was handed over to the Police Department, Zokhawthar for further investigation.
Earlier on September 13, Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 7.11 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Zokhawthar, Mizoram.
According to a release from Headquarters of the Inspector General Assam Rifle (HQ IGAR), based on specific intelligence about the trafficking of narcotics, Assam Rifles conducted an operation on September 12 , 2025, in the area of World Bank Road-Vawkte Kai at Zokhawthar, Mizoram.
While moving down from the road towards the river, the team noticed a suspect carrying a bag. On fearing arrest, the individual fled while dropping the bag.
The recovered bag was inspected in the presence of Zokhawthar Police and contained 2.372 kg (Approx 20,200 tablets) of Methamphetamine Tablets, valued at 7.11 Crores.
As per the release, the seized contraband was handed over to Zokhawthar Police for further investigation. The operation underscores the Assam Rifles' resolve to combat drug trafficking and safeguard the youth. (ANI)