Aizawl, March 5: In a major operation against cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau carried out coordinated raids along the India–Myanmar border, leading to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs in Mizoram. The operations were conducted jointly with the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau unit in Mizoram and the Mizoram State Excise & Narcotics Department.
According to officials, the joint enforcement effort resulted in the recovery of 36.434 kilograms of methamphetamine and 905 grams of heroin from multiple locations along the border region. The seized contraband is estimated to have an international market value of approximately ₹31 crore.
Authorities stated that the action was initiated following specific intelligence inputs indicating the movement of narcotics through porous routes connecting Myanmar with northeastern India. Based on this information, enforcement teams from the three agencies launched simultaneous operations at several locations suspected to be part of the trafficking corridor.
During the crackdown, four individuals were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the smuggling network. Among those arrested is a Myanmar national, pointing to the cross-border dimension of the operation. Officials have not yet disclosed the identities of the accused.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the narcotics were meant to be transported deeper into other parts of India after entering through Mizoram. Investigating agencies are currently questioning the arrested individuals to gather further details about the trafficking route and identify additional members of the network operating across the border.
The Narcotics Control Bureau said the investigation is ongoing and further arrests may follow as authorities continue efforts to dismantle the supply chain and distribution network linked to the seized drugs.
