Champhai (Mizoram): The security forces in Assam have recovered Heroin worth Rs 97.90 Lakhs and apprehended one individual in the general area of Zote, Champhai district on Saturday.
In a statement released by Assam rifles said that the Heroin worth Rs 97.90, the accused arrested has been identified as Laltanpuia (35), a resident of Tlangsam village, Champhai district.
The entire consignment along with the apprehended individual has been handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceedings, added the statement.
The ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India.
Assam Rifles has continued its efforts against illegal smuggling and has also doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of contraband items in Mizoram.