From Sudip Sharma Chowdhury
GUWAHATI : In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 101.3 grams of Heroin Grade No IV in General Area Zokhawthar in Mizoram on 15 January 2021. The operation was carried out by Assam Rifles where its surveillance team noticed the movement of a suspected individual in General Area Zokhawthar.
The individual was intercepted, checked on the spot and 08 Hongs of Heroine No 4 in eight soap cases was found in his possession. Approximate cost of the recovered Heroin is Rs 40,52,000 /-. As the Excise & Narcotics Department, Zokhawthar seized the contraband item, they also detained one individual. Ongoing smuggling of drugs is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram.
