Mizoram police-Assam Rifles seize six rifles in Serchhip, one apprehended
Mizoram Police, in collaboration with Assam Rifles, seized illegal rifles in Serchhip. A large drug incineration was also carried out in Aizawl.
- Dec 01, 2024,
- Updated Dec 01, 2024, 10:14 AM IST
The Mizoram Police, in a joint operation with the Assam Rifles intercepted a vehicle and seized six 12 bore single barrel rifles in Serchhip district. An individual was also apprehended in this connection.
Acting on specific intelligence of the movement of weapons on the road, the security personnel established a mobile vehicle Check Post on November 29.
The alerted troops intercepted a vehicle and carried out a thorough search resulting in the recovery of six 12-bore single-barrel rifles and the apprehension of an individual.
The recovered weapons and the apprehended individual were handed over to Mizoram Police.
Earlier this week, the Excise and Narcotics Department, along with the Drug Disposal Committee, conducted a large-scale drug incineration on Friday at the Bethani Multi-Purpose Farm in Aizawl’s Phunchawng locality.
The destroyed narcotics seized over the last three months were valued at Rs 11,50,080 in the local market.