Archive · 17 Sep 2026
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.
A 20-year-old Myanmar national was arrested in Mizoram’s Champhai district.
Officials said 50,500 methamphetamine tablets weighing 5.5 kg were seized.
The arrest took place on Wednesday on Zote-Bulfek Road.
The operation involved the Excise and Narcotics Department, Assam Rifles and a central intelligence agency.
The accused was booked under India’s Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- Who
- A 20-year-old Myanmar national identified as Kamkimsiang was arrested.
- What
- Authorities seized 50,500 methamphetamine tablets weighing 5.5 kg.
- When
- The arrest took place on Wednesday, with officials announcing it on Thursday.
- Where
- The arrest occurred on Zote-Bulfek Road in Mizoram’s Champhai district.
- Why
- The agencies conducted a joint narcotics operation; the articles do not state what prompted the operation.
- 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