Assam Rifles scored a significant victory in the battle against narcotics on February 20, seizing methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 11.85 crore in Mizoram’s Longtlai district. Four smugglers, including three teenagers from Myanmar, were nabbed during the raid on a riverine smuggling route.
Intelligence inputs prompted the forces to set up a check post near Kakichhuha village along the Kolodyne River, a known conduit for drugs from Myanmar. At approximately 11:30 AM, troops intercepted an incoming boat and conducted intensive searches.
The haul included nearly 80,000 tablets totaling 3.952 kg, concealed expertly by the suspects: Lairamlina, a 40-year-old local from Bungtlang; and the three minors—Chaimongthin, Thanling, and Thanlangwon from Pyugmaung, Myanmar.
Handed over to local police at Bungtlang station, the case highlights the persistent challenge of border drug trafficking. Assam Rifles officials stated this bust disrupts a key supply chain, reinforcing their dedication to regional stability and the national drive for a narcotics-free nation.
Experts note that such interdictions not only prevent harmful substances from reaching vulnerable youth but also weaken organized crime syndicates operating across international lines. The operation has been hailed as a morale booster for border security forces.