Champhai: Assam Rifles on Friday seized a large number of Methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 1 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district.
As per an official statement, these tablets were seized by the Serchip battalion of Assam Rifles in the district acting on specific information.
A total of 50,000 Methamphetamine tablets, weighing nearly 5 Kilograms were seized during the operation.
"In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered Methamphetamine Tablets – Qty 51,000 nos (Total wt 4.750 kg approx) Rs 1,02,00,000/- in General Area Zokhawthar, Champhai district on 23 June 2022," the Assam Rifles stated in a statement.
Reportedly, three persons have also been nabbed in connection to the matter.
After the seizure, the tablets were handed over to Champhai police along with the three arrested persons for further legal proceedings.
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