AIZAWL: Acting on a tipoff, security forces recovered 764 gram of heroin grade-IV, in the general area of Zote on January 29. The operation was carried out by a joint team of the Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles and Customs Department, Champhai.
The approximate value of the recovered narcotics is Rs 29,60,000.
The Customs departmenthas seized the contraband item. They also detained a Myanmarese national who is a resident of Bukphir in Myanmar, stated a release.