Assam Rifles arrested five Myanmar nationals and recovered 2.61 kilograms of heroin in a joint operation with Mizoram Police. According to the official statement, the drug is valued at Rs 18.3 crore, and over one crore rupees in cash were also captured in three separate operations.The official statement added, Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 2.61 Kilograms Heroin No. 4 worth rupees 18.30 Crore and illegal cash INR - 1.21 Crore in general area Zote, Champhai and Iron Br, Zokhawthar on November 10, 2023, and arrested five Myanmar nationals in three separate operations.Furthermore, it added, The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Police Dept, Champhai based on specific information. The entire consignment of illegal cash, heroin, and the accused have been handed over to Champai Police for further legal proceedings.The statement added, Assam Rifles have continued their efforts against illegal smuggling and have also doubled the efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of illegal cash in Mizoram.
