A meticulously planned operation by Assam Rifles on February 20 dismantled a methamphetamine smuggling venture in Mizoram’s Longtlai district, yielding tablets worth Rs 11.85 crore and four detentions. The bust occurred along the vulnerable Kolodyne River waterway from Myanmar.
Forewarned by intelligence on cross-border trafficking, personnel positioned a check post at Kakichhuha village. By 11:30 AM, they intercepted the inbound boat, subjecting its passengers to rigorous inspection.
The search revealed approximately 80,000 tablets (3.952 kg) in their possession. Identified suspects were Lairamlina (40, Bungtlang, Mizoram), Chaimongthin (17, Thuenainhwon, Myanmar), Thanling (17, Pyugmaung, Myanmar), and Thanlangwon (15, Pyugmaung, Myanmar).
All were remanded to Bungtlang Police Station amid ongoing investigations. Assam Rifles highlighted this as a critical win in their campaign against drug syndicates, underscoring a zero-tolerance stance for a drug-free India.
The incident spotlights the ingenuity of smugglers using river routes but also the effectiveness of proactive policing. It reassures border populations and signals to traffickers that no avenue remains safe, fostering hope for sustained peace and security.