Mizoram Police intercepted a drug smuggling operation in Saitual district, seizing morphine and heroin worth over Rs 6 crore and arresting three individuals involved in the illicit trade.
Key Points
- Mizoram Police seized morphine and heroin worth over Rs 6 crore in Saitual district.
- The drugs were concealed in a truck travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl.
- Police recovered 6.68 kg of morphine and 12 gm of heroin.
- Three individuals from Assam have been arrested in connection with the drug seizure.
The Mizoram Police seized morphine and heroin worth over Rs 6 crore and arrested three persons in Saitual district, officials said on Monday.
Drug Seizure Details
Based on a tip-off, a team of the Saitual District Executive Force intercepted a truck on Sunday with an Assam registration number travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl, they said.
A thorough search of the truck unveiled 13 packets of morphine weighing 6.68 kg, concealed inside a compartment beside the driver's seat, an official said.
"The seized morphine is estimated to be worth over Rs. 6.7 crore," he said.
The police team also recovered 12 gm of heroin worth Rs 2.4 lakh from the same vehicle.
Arrests and Investigation
Three accused, all belonging to Assam, have been arrested, the official said.
Further investigation is underway.
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