CHAMPAI, July 12: In a major crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, Assam Rifles personnel seized Methamphetamine tablets worth ₹112.40 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai district, near the India-Myanmar border. The operation took place on Friday during an area domination patrol at Zokhawthar village, a known hotspot for illegal smuggling activities.
According to an official statement released on Saturday, troops intercepted two individuals carrying suspicious rucksacks near the border. Upon inspection, the patrol team recovered approximately 3.33 lakh tablets of Methamphetamine, commonly known as “Meth,” from the bags. The suspects, however, managed to escape by jumping into the Tiau River and fleeing into Myanmar.
The seized consignment was handed over to the Mizoram Police at Zokhawthar for further investigation and legal proceedings. Preliminary findings suggest the consignment was intended for distribution within Champhai town and possibly beyond.
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that poses severe health risks and is increasingly trafficked through the porous Indo-Myanmar border. Security forces and narcotics control agencies have raised alarms over the escalating volume of such smuggling attempts, which threaten public health and regional security.
The Assam Rifles reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and maintaining security in the northeastern frontier. Regular coordinated patrols and intelligence-led operations are part of their broader strategy to curb the inflow of narcotics and other contraband items into Indian territory.
