Amid conflict in neighbouring Manipur, drug mafias have been
looking out for alternative routes to smuggle drugs from Myanmar and Mizoram
emerged as a better substitute for the same. Taking cognizance of this, State police
have intensified the crackdown on them.
Police action has led to the recovery of drugs worth Rs 60 crore
and the arrest of two Myanmar nationals within a week, informed the police
officials.
“Our relentless action against drug trafficking and smugglers is
continuing and Mizoram Police is taking strict action against the transit of
drugs in the State,” said Director General of Police Anil Shukla.
He added drug smuggling continues to be a major cause of concern
for Mizoram, where assembly elections are due to be held this year.
It is pertinent to mention that more than 180 people have been
killed and several hundred injured since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on
May 3 when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was held in the hill districts to
protest against the majority Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe
status.
Police are making all-out efforts
With an aim to improve general policing as a whole, and to ensure
smooth and peaceful conduct of assembly elections, police are making all-out
efforts to counter the drug menace. As a result, significant seizures have been
made, said Shukla.
On the evening of October 4, the Special Branch team of Aizawl
district intercepted a vehicle at Zemabawk East and captured 11.6 kg of crystal
methamphetamine worth Rs 34 crore from the illegal possession of Ropianga (37),
a resident of the Khawmawi area of Myanmar, said the officials.
Agencies
