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Myanmar National Arrested With 5.5 Kg Meth In Mizoram

Officials in Mizoram arrested a 20-year-old man from Myanmar.

They said he was carrying methamphetamine tablets, which are illegal drugs.

The tablets weighed 5.5 kilograms in total.

There were 50,500 tablets.

The arrest happened on a road in Champhai district.

Several government and security agencies worked together in the operation.

The man was charged under India’s drug-control law.

The seizure happened shortly after large narcotics seizures were reported in Assam and Tripura.

Key facts

Accused: Kamkimsiang, a 20-year-old Myanmar national
Seized drug: Methamphetamine tablets
Quantity: 50,500 tablets weighing 5.5 kg
Location: Zote-Bulfek Road, Champhai district, Mizoram
Date of arrest: Wednesday
Investigating agencies: Excise and Narcotics Department, Assam Rifles and a central intelligence agency
Law invoked: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Related seizures: Narcotics worth Rs 425 crore were seized in separate operations in Assam and Tripura the previous day

m.rediff.com · 1 day ago