Assam Rifles seizes methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 6.6 crores from Champhai, Mizoram

Champai (Mizoram) [India], January 23 (ANI): Acting on credible intelligence inputs related to narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles conducted an operation in the general area Ngur in the district Champhai, Mizoram, on 23 January 2026.
During the operation, one person on a Kenbo Bike was stopped. A thorough search resulted in the recovery of 2.2 kg of Methamphetamine tablets, a highly dangerous psychotropic substance with an estimated international market value of Rs 6.6 Crores, according to a release.,
The person carrying the contraband, Lalhmangaihzuala, was identified and apprehended.
The seized contraband, along with the apprehended individual, was handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai, for detailed investigation and further legal action.
On Tuesday, Assam Rifles intercepted a suspicious two-wheeler. On challenging, the driver and the pillion rider fled, as stated in the official release.
As per the release, a thorough checking of the vehicle led to the recovery of 2.057 kilograms of Heroin No. 4 valued at approximately 15.42 crores and a mobile phone.
The recovered contraband and mobile phone were handed over to the Police Department, Champhai, for further investigation and necessary legal action.
Earlier, Assam Rifles apprehended five individuals for their involvement in the illegal transportation of foreign currency, according to an official release.
The Assam Rifles recovered foreign currency amounting to Burmese Kyat 3,46,07,000 (Three crore forty-six lakhs seven thousand only) during the apprehension. The apprehended individuals included three Myanmarese and two Indians. (ANI)