India, Aug. 29 -- Two people were arrested with 7 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs.21 crore at Zemabawk South in Mizoram's Aizawl on Friday, police said.

"Based on specific intelligence inputs on narcotics trafficking, a joint operation was launched with Aizawl's Special Narcotics Police Station. Around midnight, our team intercepted the suspected vehicle and recovered 7 kg of methamphetamine tablets," an Assam Rifles officer said.

"The apprehended individuals, along with the contraband and the vehicle, were handed over to the Special Narcotics Police Station for further investigation," he added.

The crackdown comes amid growing concern over rising drug-related deaths in Mizoram. State excise and narcotics minister Lainghinghlova...