Guwahati: Mizoram Police have seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 2.34 crore in two separate anti-drug operations conducted in Saitual and Champhai districts, officials said on Wednesday.
In the first operation, Saitual Police intercepted a KIA car on Tuesday near the outskirts of Keifang while it was travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl. A detailed search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 71 packets of suspected opium fluid, concealed inside the car.
Two Rajasthan natives, Somraj (36), the driver, and Kailash (28), were arrested in connection with the seizure. Police said the recovered opium fluid weighed 45.871 kg and was valued at around Rs 2.29 crore. A case has been registered against them under Sections 18(b), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
In a separate incident on June 8, personnel at the Khankawn Check Gate in Champhai district stopped a vehicle travelling towards Aizawl for routine inspection. One passenger, Vanlalnghaka (36), a resident of Champhai district, was found behaving suspiciously, prompting a search.
Police recovered two soap cases containing heroin hidden inside a pair of red Reebok shoes kept in his black rucksack. The contraband weighed 29 grams and was estimated to be worth around Rs 5.8 lakh.
A case has been registered at Champhai Police Station under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act in connection with the second seizure.
