Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST
  • Home
  • Trending
  • State
  • Metro
  • National
  • International
  • Business
  • Feature
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • More..
    • Odisha Special
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Careers
    • Sci-Tech
    • Timeout
    • Horoscope
    • Today’s Pic
  • Video
  • Epaper
  • News in Odia
  • Home
  • Trending
  • State
  • Metro
  • National
  • International
  • Business
  • Feature
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • More..
    • Odisha Special
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Careers
    • Sci-Tech
    • Timeout
    • Horoscope
    • Today’s Pic
  • Video
  • Epaper
  • News in Odia
No Result
View All Result
OrissaPOST - Odisha Latest news, English Daily -
No Result
View All Result

Mizoram Police intensifies crackdown on drug menace as state emerges alternative smuggling route

PTI
Updated: October 8th, 2023, 17:14 IST
in National
0
drugs

Representational image

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on Linkedin

Aizawl: Amid the ongoing strife in Manipur, neighbouring Mizoram has emerged as the new route for smuggling drugs from Myanmar, prompting the state police to step up efforts to counter the menace.

The police action has led to the recovery of drugs worth Rs 60 crore and arrest of two Myanmar nationals within a week, according to officials.

Also Read

Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorist, India,

Two terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K’s Kupwara

1 hour ago

WHO flags three cough syrups in India, including Coldrif

1 hour ago

More than 180 people have been killed and several hundreds injured since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur May 3 when a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the majority Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.

As efforts are on to control the ethnic unrest in Manipur, drug cartels are looking to make Mizoram the new route for smuggling drugs from Myanmar, the officials said.

“Our relentless action against drug trafficking and smugglers is continuing and Mizoram Police is taking strict action against the transit of drugs in the state,” Director General of Police Anil Shukla told PTI.

He said drug smuggling continues to be a major cause of concern for Mizoram, where assembly elections are due to be held this year.

With a view to improve general policing as a whole, and to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of assembly elections, police are making all-out efforts to counter the drug menace. As a result, significant seizures have been made, Shukla said.

On the evening of October 4, the Special Branch team of Aizawl district intercepted a vehicle at Zemabawk East and seized 11.6 kg of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 34 crore from the illegal possession of Ropianga (37), a resident of the Khawmawi area of Myanmar, the officials said.

A case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic (NDPS) Act read with the Foreigners Act was registered in the matter, they said.

In another incident, a 38-year-old woman, Lalremthangi, was arrested from the Lengpui Airport October 3 with 10.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 31 crore in the international market, the officials said.

They said the contraband was being smuggled to Delhi from Myanmar in a suitcase and was seized during X-ray baggage inspection at the airport by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Mizoram Police.

Initial questioning revealed that the accused woman stays in Delhi and works at a spa there, they said.

She had recently visited Myanmar and was returning to Delhi through Aizawl along with the drugs, they said.

Last month, the ANTF had seized about 3 kg of the same rare drug worth Rs 9 crore in the international market.

DGP Shukla said while his force is committed to tackling the threat, the general public is requested to come forward and help the police in identifying and apprehending the drug smugglers.

“All stakeholders are earnestly requested to actively support and participate in strengthening law enforcement agencies by informing them about any illegal activities. Together we can and we will achieve the dream of a drug-free Mizoram,” he said.

PTI

Tags: drug smugglingMANIPUR POLICEMizoramMyanmarTribal Solidarity March
ShareTweetSendShare
Suggest A Correction

Enter your email to get our daily news in your inbox.

 

OrissaPOST epaper Sunday POST OrissaPOST epaper

Click Here: Plastic Free Odisha

#MyPaperBagChallenge

Saishree Satyarupa

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Akshaya Kumar Dash

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Ipsita

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Rajashree Manasa Mohanty

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Vandana Singh

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Praptimayee Biswal

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Mandakini Dakua

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Nishikant Rout

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Narendra Kumar

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Anasuya Sahoo

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

D Rama Rao

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Subhajyoti Mohanty

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Lopali Pattnaik

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Subhajyoti Mohanty

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Surya Sidhant Rath

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Sipra Mishra

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Aishwarya Ranjan Mohanty

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Shreyanshu Bal

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Mrutyunjaya Behera

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Sisirkumar Maharana

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Archana Parida

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Sarfraz Ahmad

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Jhili Jena

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Aman Kumar Barisal

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Sarmistha Nayak

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Ramakanta Sahoo

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Tapaswini Mallick

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Bijswajit Pradhan

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Tabish Maaz

December 12, 2019
#MyPaperBagChallenge

Priyasha Pradhan

December 12, 2019

Archives

Editorial

Peacemakers

Trump-Maria
October 14, 2025

There is rejoicing as peace has started to return to the heart of the war-ravaged Middle East, and a ceasefire...

Read moreDetails

Afghanistan As Friend

Afghanistan
October 13, 2025

Some politicians and feminists are screaming that it is outrageous that the Taliban could display its misogyny on Indian soil...

Read moreDetails

Stalled Promise

October 12, 2025

Thirty five years ago, India chose to go down two paths, on both of which it remains. The first path...

Read moreDetails

Trade to Tirade

October 11, 2025

It started, as many big stories do these days, with a tweet. A blunt social media post by a mid-sized...

Read moreDetails
  • Home
  • State
  • Metro
  • National
  • International
  • Business
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
Developed By Ratna Technology

© 2025 All rights Reserved by OrissaPOST

  • News in Odia
  • Orissa POST Epaper
  • Video
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Metro
  • State
  • Odisha Special
  • National
  • International
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Horoscope
  • Careers
  • Feature
  • Today’s Pic
  • Opinion
  • Sci-Tech
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs

© 2025 All rights Reserved by OrissaPOST

    • News in Odia
    • Orissa POST Epaper
    • Video
    • Home
    • Trending
    • Metro
    • State
    • Odisha Special
    • National
    • International
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Entertainment
    • Horoscope
    • Careers
    • Feature
    • Today’s Pic
    • Opinion
    • Sci-Tech
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs

    © 2025 All rights Reserved by OrissaPOST