Security forces in Mizoram have seized heroin worth ₹1.13 crore and arrested a woman from Manipur during an intelligence-based operation in Aizawl district. The joint operation was carried out by the Assam Rifles in coordination with Mizoram Police at the Seling check post on Monday.
According to officials, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of narcotics through the area. During the search operation, personnel recovered 150.97 grams of heroin, which is estimated to be worth ₹1.13 crore in the illegal market.
The accused, a woman hailing from Chandel district in Manipur, was allegedly transporting the narcotic substance illegally. A mobile phone was also seized from her possession during the operation.
Following the seizure, the heroin, the mobile phone and the accused were handed over to Mizoram Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The Assam Rifles said the operation highlights continued coordination with Mizoram Police and other law enforcement agencies to curb drug trafficking in the region. The force also reiterated its commitment to strengthening security along the Indo-Myanmar border and preventing the illegal movement of narcotics into the country.
Authorities said such intelligence-driven operations will continue as part of ongoing efforts to combat the drug network operating in the Northeast region.
