Assam’s fight against drug trafficking intensified with a high-value heroin seizure in Cachar district. Assam Rifles and DRI teams struck gold—or rather, white powder—worth Rs 3.2 crore, arresting two key players in the process. The bust occurred amid rising concerns over Myanmar-sourced narcotics flooding the northeast.
Acting on credible tips, the forces launched a coordinated nighttime raid along NH-306. This vital artery links Assam to Mizoram’s rugged hills, making it a favored path for smugglers evading checkpoints. The duo was caught red-handed transporting the deadly substance in a suspicious vehicle.
The region’s geography plays into the hands of traffickers. Cachar, along with Sri Bhumi (formerly Karimganj) and Hailakandi, abuts Mizoram over 164 km, with Myanmar just beyond. Mizoram’s extensive, unsecured borders—510 km with Myanmar and 318 km with Bangladesh—facilitate the influx of heroin, morphine, and contraband.
Beyond the heroin, the operation yielded a used vehicle and a mobile phone, potential treasure troves for leads. Assam Rifles and DRI have been at the forefront of anti-narcotics drives, consistently disrupting supply lines in this sensitive corridor.
Echoing this victory, a recent raid on February 10 in Mizoram’s Ngopa area netted 3.518 kg of morphine valued at Rs 3.5 crore. Assam Rifles, state police, and SIB stopped a car carrying Kasim and Mukim Ali, recovering the stash during a routine check.
Myanmar’s Chin state stands out as the epicenter, channeling drugs and illicit goods via Mizoram’s Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip districts. These operations signal a robust strategy to fortify borders and starve the domestic market of poisons.
As investigations deepen, authorities aim to dismantle the entire network. The northeastern states’ resolve against smuggling grows stronger, safeguarding communities from addiction’s grip.