Aizawl, Aug. 2 -- In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police led to the seizure of 341.12 grams of Heroin No. 4, valued at approximately Rs 2.55 crore and the arrest of four people near the village of Lungpuizawl in Lunglei District.

Acting on specific intelligence received from reliable sources, a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) was set up at Zobawk. On August 1 at around 7:45 PM, security forces intercepted a suspected vehicle travelling from Hnahthial toward Lunglei and Lawngtlai.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of the high-grade narcotics. Four individuals who were in the vehicle at the time were taken into custody on the spot.

The recovered contraband ...