Mizoram narcotics department-Assam Rifles detain man in Champhai, heroin seized

The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department and Assam Rifles detained a man after 112 gm of heroin was seized from his possession in Champhai district.

The man has been identified as a resident of Champhai's Zotlang was arrested on January 30 for possessing the contraband, it said.

The accused was booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the statement added.

On January 27, Assam Rifles had seized 2.27 kg of heroin worth Rs 7.64 crore near the Indo-Myanmar border in Champhai district.