In a major anti-narcotics breakthrough, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Department have seized illegal drugs worth ₹4.79 crore in Aizawl and arrested four suspects, including two Myanmar nationals. The coordinated intelligence-led operation began late on Thursday and continued into the early hours of Saturday, November 22.
Acting on specific inputs regarding the movement of narcotics between Seling and Aizawl, a joint team intercepted a suspicious vehicle on National Highway-6 around 10:30 p.m. on November 21. Although no contraband was recovered during the initial search, the interrogation of the occupants revealed that a narcotics consignment was expected to be collected inside Aizawl later that night.
Following that information, the team escorted the suspects to a suspected hideout located in Chandmari West. Around 4:30 a.m., in the presence of independent witnesses, officers conducted a search of the premises and discovered two more individuals inside. During questioning, the suspects voluntarily produced two bags containing a large quantity of illegal substances.
Officials confirmed the recovery of six packets of suspected methamphetamine weighing 5.89 kg, along with three soap cases of suspected heroin weighing 41 grams. The seized haul has been valued at ₹4,79,66,500 based on prevailing illegal market estimates.
All four individuals were arrested on the spot. The seized narcotics, along with the accused, have been handed over to the Excise & Narcotics Department for further investigation and prosecution. According to authorities, the success of the raid was the result of efficient coordination, real-time intelligence sharing and seamless cooperation between state and central enforcement teams.
Security agencies say such operations are crucial as Mizoram continues to face challenges posed by cross-border drug smuggling from Myanmar. The BSF reiterated that it will intensify surveillance and maintain pressure on organised trafficking cartels operating in the region.
