Aizawl: In one of the biggest drug hauls in Mizoram, the state police have seized crystal methamphetamine and heroin worth around Rs 350 crore and arrested one person, a senior officer said on Sunday.
Acting on a tip-off, a team comprising personnel of the Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch) and the Special Narcotic police station in Aizawl conducted an operation near the state capital on August 1.
The joint team intercepted an Aizawl-bound pickup truck, which was carrying Mithun, at a stretch between Zemabawk and Seling areas, the police officer said.
Upon conducting a meticulous search of the vehicle, authorities discovered 20.304 kg of crystal meth valued at around Rs 300 crore and 1.652 kg of heroin concealed within 128 soap cases, amounting to Rs 49.56 lakh, hidden in a compartment of the truck.
The driver, identified as B Lalthazuala, aged 45, and a resident of Republic Mual Veng in Aizawl, was arrested for drug transportation.
He has been charged under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
Investigations are ongoing, as stated by the police officer.
