Mizoram police seize drugs worth crores of rupees, 2 arrested

Mizoram: Mizoram Police has seized over 2 kg heroin and 50,500 methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 1.5 crore in a major drug haul in Champhai district, an official statement said. A police team from Zokhawthar police station intercepted a vehicle on the outskirts of New Hruikan village and seized 2.5 kg heroin worth Rs 76.7 lakh and 5.7 kg (50,500 tablets) methamphetamine worth Rs 74.6 lakh from two persons. The accused David Rosangliana (30) and Lawmsangzuala (27), both residents of Bulfekzawl village, were arrested in connection with the seizure. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system, posing serious health risks to users. A police case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for further legal action and investigation of backward and forward linkages.