In one of the largest anti-drug operations in the state, authorities in Mizoram have destroyed narcotics worth more than ₹465 crore in Champhai district, close to the India-Myanmar border.Officials said the seized drugs were destroyed on April 21 after receiving clearance from the district court. The narcotics had been recovered by police from different locations along the border between March and October 2025.The destroyed consignment included 35.85 kg of heroin valued at ₹71.7 crore, 490.89 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹392.71 crore, and 4.74 kg of alprazolam estimated at around ₹94.8 lakh. The operation was carried out under strict supervision, following legal procedures.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aaquib said the exercise marks a major step in the district’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking. He pointed out that drugs worth ₹117 crore were destroyed in Champhai last year, showing a steady rise in enforcement activity.He stressed that the fight against drugs needs to continue with equal intensity. He also called for more awareness among young people to prevent substance abuse and urged the public to cooperate with authorities by sharing information about illegal drug activities.Champhai, which lies near the Myanmar border, has become a key point in the fight against cross-border drug trafficking. Officials said maintaining law and order is also important as the district is slowly emerging as a tourist destination.
According to police data, 147 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in 2025, leading to 260 arrests, including 58 Myanmar nationals. Large quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, caffeine and alprazolam were seized during the year.The crackdown has continued in 2026. Between January 1 and April 20, police registered 47 cases and arrested 76 people, including 22 Myanmar nationals. During this period, authorities seized more than 8 kg of heroin, over 76 kg of methamphetamine, and more than 10 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
