Mizoram: Drugs worth Rs 160 crore seized, 355 arrested since January

Aizawl: Mizoram home minister K Sapdanga on Thursday said that drugs worth Rs 160 crore have been seized in the state from January till August this year. 

The home minister paid a visit to the superintendent of police (SP) office in east Mizoram's Champhai town and interacted with police officers there. 

Speaking on the occasion, Sapdanga said that the law enforcement agencies have seized drugs mainly heroin worth Rs. 160 crore between January and August. 

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At least 355 people have been arrested in drug-related cases, he said.

The home minister said that the state government is making massive efforts to curb drug trafficking and smuggling of areca nuts and other contrabands from neighbouring countries and states.

He lauded the state police for their outstanding efforts towards curbing the g smuggling of drugs and other contraband. 

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He also encouraged the police force to do their best to protect the people and safeguard the state. 

Sapdanga also on Thursday graced the general assembly of the state apex student body, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZ) held in Champhai. 

Addressing the event, he called for collective efforts to combat the menace of drugs in the state. 

The home minister urged the students to be free from drug abuse and to prioritise education in order to protect Mizoram and the Mizo society.