In an intensive crackdown on the burgeoning threat of drug trafficking, the District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Committee convened a crucial meeting in Mizoram’s Champhai District.
Under the leadership of the Champhai DC, the committee highlighted the urgent need for collaborative action in combating the drug scourge, stressing its significance not only for Mizoram but for the entire nation.
SP Champhai Vineet Kumar praised the relentless efforts of enforcement agencies, singling out the Assam Rifles Special Operation for their proactive approach in apprehending illicit narcotics.
Revealing alarming statistics, the Champhai District Police disclosed the number of drug-related cases registered from February to April 2024 under the ND&PS Act, 1985. A total of 53 cases resulted in the arrest of 66 individuals, including 11 foreigners. Seizures included 20.676 kg of heroin valued at Rs 6,20,28,630; 10.385 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine worth Rs 31,15,50,000/, 31.661 kg of Methamphetamine amounting to Rs 4,01,97,300, and 22.5 kg of Ganja valued at Rs 25,000.
Simultaneously, the Excise & Narcotics Department Champhai recorded 13 cases, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals, including 6 foreigners. Seizures by the department comprised 3.2 kg of heroin valued at Rs. 96,00,000 and 61.327 kg of Methamphetamine worth Rs 7,97,25,10.
Demonstrating the proactive stance of security forces, Assam Rifles units stationed at COB Champhai and Zokhawthar seized 19.879 kg of heroin and 41.318 kg of Methamphetamine during the same period.
Additionally, the Customs Preventive Force intercepted 1,300 grams of heroin, highlighting the concerted efforts of multiple agencies to stem the tide of drug trafficking.
