Rs 14 crore narcotics seized in Mizoram; six arrested, five are Myanmar nationals

Mizoram police announced the seizure of narcotics estimated at Rs 14 crore during a raid in the state’s border region. The operation, carried out by the state’s anti‑drug squad, resulted in the confiscation of a large quantity of illegal substances, though the exact type of drug was not disclosed in the initial report.

Six individuals were taken into custody as part of the same operation. Among those detained, five are citizens of Myanmar, highlighting the cross‑border nature of the trafficking network that authorities are monitoring.

Senior police officials said the suspects are being interrogated and that further investigations will focus on identifying the source and distribution channels of the seized narcotics. The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests may follow if more links are uncovered.

The bust underscores the persistent challenge of drug smuggling along India’s northeastern frontiers, where porous borders have historically facilitated illicit trade. Law‑enforcement agencies have repeatedly warned that coordinated efforts with neighboring countries are essential to curb the flow of narcotics into the region.