Aizawl, Sept. 1 -- Mizoram Police, in coordination with the Excise and Narcotics Department and the Young Mizo Association (YMA), will launch a special operation to curb drug smuggling from outside the state, particularly from Myanmar, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) H. Ramthlengliana said the four-month-long special operation will begin on Monday, September 1, and conclude on December 31.

Earlier, Home Minister K. Sapdanga stated that drug smugglers and addicts frequently commit theft and other crimes, posing a serious threat to society. He emphasized the urgent need for a massive crackdown on drug smuggling and addiction.

IGP Ramthlengliana claimed that law enforcement agencies currently seiz...