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Crime
Myanmar Nationals Detained in Arunachal with Rs 26 Lakh Worth of Drugs
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🗓 29 Aug 2026, 09:40 PM
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Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh detained two Myanmar nationals after uncovering 130.09 grams of a substance suspected to be brown sugar or heroin, hidden in 10 soap cases. The seized drugs are valued at approximately Rs 26 lakh in the international market.
Security personnel operating along the Arunachal Pradesh border arrested two Myanmar nationals on Thursday after discovering a cache of drugs concealed in ten soap cases. The seized substance, weighing 130.09 grams, is suspected to be brown sugar or heroin.
According to officials, the drugs were hidden in the soap cases to evade detection during transit. The seized material is estimated to be worth around Rs 26 lakh in the international market.
The arrests come amid heightened vigilance along the India–Myanmar border, where authorities are intensifying efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking. The detained individuals are currently in custody, and further legal proceedings are pending.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Indian security forces in monitoring cross-border smuggling activities, particularly in remote and rugged regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
According to officials, the drugs were hidden in the soap cases to evade detection during transit. The seized material is estimated to be worth around Rs 26 lakh in the international market.
The arrests come amid heightened vigilance along the India–Myanmar border, where authorities are intensifying efforts to curb illicit drug trafficking. The detained individuals are currently in custody, and further legal proceedings are pending.
The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Indian security forces in monitoring cross-border smuggling activities, particularly in remote and rugged regions of Arunachal Pradesh.