Aizawl: The Assam Rifles have seized drugs valued at Rs 20.61 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Wednesday.

A defence spokesman said that based on credible intelligence on the trafficking of contraband drugs, Assam Rifles launched a search operation on Tuesday night in Mizoram’s Khawzawl areas bordering Myanmar.

During the conduct of the operation, the troops observed a suspect carrying a consignment. On seeing the presence of security forces, the individual abandoned the package in the jungle and fled.

On conducting a thorough search of the area, the troops recovered 6.87 kg of Methamphetamine tablets, valued at approximately Rs 20.61 crores in the international market.

The seized narcotics were handed over to the Mizoram Police for further investigation and follow-up action. This op

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