Mizoram Police Seize and Destroy Drugs Worth Crores, Arrest 265 People

Mizoram Police have made significant efforts in the fight against drugs, seizing drugs worth Rs 66,82,35,070 and arresting 265 individuals up to June 24, 2023. The seized drugs include 48.882 kg of Heroin, 89.445 kg of Methamphetamine, and 13.49 kg of Crystal Methstate. A total of 195 cases have been registered.

As part of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram Police disposed of seized drugs worth more than Rs 154 crore in various districts. The disposal took place at Aizawl Zoological Park and other district headquarters. In Aizawl, police disposed of 12.968 kg of Heroin, 77.588 kg of Methamphetamine, 108.437 kg of Ganja, and 100 bottles of Cough Syrup worth Rs 14,03,25,585. In other districts, they disposed of 41.446 kg of Heroin, 124.965 kg of Ganja, 150.242 kg of Methamphetamine, 36.251 kg of Crystal Meth, 100 bottles of Cough Syrup, and 2.918 kg of Opium worth Rs 140,79,97,842.

Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, IGP, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and urged Mizoram Police to continue their efforts against drugs. Awareness and signature campaigns were also conducted in schools as part of the observance.