Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Assam Rifles Seizes Methamphetamine Worth Rs 21 Crore in Mizoram
Imagine some soldiers found a bunch of illegal drugs, like a very large amount of Methamphetamine, hidden near the border of Mizoram and Myanmar.
These drugs were worth a lot of money, about 21 crore rupees!
The soldiers got a tip-off, and they searched a border crossing.
They took the drugs and gave them to the Narcotics Control Bureau, which is like the police for drugs.
They didn't arrest anyone, but they took the drugs so they couldn't be sold.
This helps keep the area safe from illegal substances.
Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms of Methamphetamine in Mizoram.
The seizure occurred at Zokhawthar, Champhai district, on the Mizoram-Myanmar border.
The seized drugs are valued at Rs 21 crore.
The operation was based on intelligence inputs.
The seized contraband was handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau in Aizawl.
- Who
- Personnel of the Assam Rifles.
- What
- Assam Rifles seized 6.86 kilograms of Methamphetamine.
- When
- The seizure was made on Monday, and the statement was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- Zokhawthar in Champhai district, Mizoram, on the Mizoram-Myanmar border.
- Why
- Based on intelligence inputs, to prevent drug trafficking.
- Drug Type
- Methamphetamine
- Weight
- 6.86 kilograms (70,700 tablets)
- Value
- Rs 21 crore
- Location
- Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram
- Agency
- Assam Rifles
- Border
- Mizoram-Myanmar