AIZAWL, Oct 27: Mizoram Police seized narcotics worth Rs 77.15 crore and arrested 29 people, including six Myanmar nationals, during a series of operations across the state in September, officials said.
According to a statement issued by the state police on October 26, the seizures included 78.75 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs 62.99 crore, 8.11 kg of morphine worth Rs 8.11 crore and 2.92 kg of heroin valued at Rs 5.84 crore.
Police said several of those arrested were residents of Manipur and Myanmar.
The department said the seizures formed part of its ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and called for stronger action against the narcotics trade.
It also urged the public to share information about drug trafficking and cooperate with the government, village councils, the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to tackle the drug menace.
