Major Heroin Seizure in Mizoram's Capital Aizawl
In a significant drug bust in Mizoram's capital, Aizawl, police seized over 8 kg of heroin valued at Rs 2.41 crore. Three people were arrested after a CID team intercepted two vehicles carrying narcotics. The heroin was hidden in foreign cigarette packets and is the state's largest seizure.
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In a landmark operation, Mizoram police have successfully seized over 8 kg of heroin with a street value of Rs 2.41 crore in the capital city of Aizawl—a record-breaking haul for the state.
The operation was executed by a special branch of the CID, who acted on a tip-off and intercepted two vehicles in the Thuampui area early this Tuesday. Officers reported recovering the narcotics concealed in 664 soap cases from the vehicles.
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the possession of the contraband, while police also seized the transportation vehicles and four mobile phones from the accused.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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