Major explosives haul, contraband worth Rs 1 crore seized in Mizoram's Serchhip, 2 arrested

Assam Rifles, in a joint effort with the Mizoram police, executed a successful operation that uncovered a significant stockpile of illicit materials on Wednesday, November 6. Acting on variable intelligence, the joint forces established a mobile vehicle checkpoint along the Serchhip-Thenzawl road.

The operation led to the interception of a suspicious white vehicle. Upon inspection, authorities discovered an extensive cache of explosives, comprising 9,600 Gelatin sticks, 9,400 detonators, and approximately 1,800 meters of Cordtex detonating cord. Two individuals were arrested at the scene and subsequently handed over to the Mizoram Police for further investigation, along with the seized items.

This operation highlights the ongoing vigilance of security forces in combating illegal trafficking that poses a threat to regional stability.

In a separate operation conducted on November 5, Assam Rifles collaborated with the Excise and Narcotics Department and the Customs Preventive Force in Mizoram’s Champhai district. This effort led to the seizure of heroin and smuggled areca nuts, with a market value exceeding Rs 1 crore. The authorities apprehended three individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized 128.2 grams of heroin and 1,710 kilograms of illegal areca nuts, collectively valued at Rs 1,01,71,000.

The suspects were identified as Nangkhawkhupa (30) and Ruatfela (36) from Aizawl, Mizoram, and LT Siama (39), a resident of Myanmar.

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