In Serchhip Heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore captured by Assam Rifles

Aizawl: In yet another success in the fight against smuggling activities, the Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs. 1.5 crore East Lungdar, (East Lungdar – Mualcheng Road) in Serchhip, Mizoram on Sunday.

Based on specific information, a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) was conducted with the Excise and Narcotics Department during which two persons were arrested for possession of prohibited material.
The seized heroin and the two accused were handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department for further legal action.
It should be noted that this area is claimed to be a hotbed of illegal drug trade and constant surveillance is being done in the area.

Similar recoveries were made in the past as well.

The concerned department is now investigating to ascertain the origin of the seized material.