Drugs smuggled from Myanmar seized in Manipur & Mizoram, two held

IANS May 22, 2025 296 views

Security forces in northeastern India have successfully intercepted a major drug smuggling operation originating from Myanmar. Assam Rifles apprehended a drug trafficker in Manipur's Noney district, seizing heroin and amphetamine tablets worth Rs 5 crore. In a parallel operation, Border Security Force personnel captured 7.042 kg of precursor chemicals in Mizoram. These coordinated efforts highlight the ongoing challenges of drug trafficking through the region's porous borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

"Assam Rifles remains committed towards disrupting the supply chain of illegal drugs" - Defence Spokesman
Imphal/Aizawl, May 22: Smuggling of narcotic substances from Myanmar continues unabated in northeastern states of India, with drugs, valued at over Rs 5.7 crore, being seized by the security forces in Manipur and Mizoram, officials said on Thursday.

Key Points

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Heroin and methamphetamine tablets seized from trafficker near National Highway-37

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BSF intercepts 7.042 kg of precursor chemical at Mizoram border

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Drugs smuggled through porous Myanmar-India border routes

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High-value narcotics operation disrupts regional trafficking network

A defence spokesman said that Assam Rifles successfully apprehended a drug trafficker and seized a large amount of illegal narcotics from Manipur’s Noney district on Wednesday night.

The suspected drug peddler was moving in a truck from Imphal to Jiribam, along National Highway-37.

After receiving input from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence about the likely trafficking of narcotics, Assam Rifles personnel became vigilant and stopped a vehicle matching the description at a check post in Noney.

During the search operation, 569.24 grams of heroin and large quantities of amphetamine/methamphetamine tablets were recovered from the possession of the arrested drug peddler. The drugs, the total value of which is Rs 5 crore, were contained in 50 cases of soap and 49 sachets.

The spokesman said that over the past few months, Assam Rifles have been actively involved in dismantling the illegal drug trade in Manipur. The apprehension of drug traffickers and the seizure of drugs is a significant step towards achieving stability in the region.

Assam Rifles remains committed towards disrupting the supply chain of illegal drugs and apprehending drug smugglers, he said.

In another incident, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of the Mizoram and Cachar Frontier, based on specific input, conducted a search operation at Vairengte in Mizoram’s Kolasib district, along southern Assam, and seized 7.042 kg of pseudoephedrine tablets (a precursor chemical) valued at Rs 7.04 lakh. One person was also arrested in connection with the drug seizure, a BSF spokesman said. Officials said that all the drugs were smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar.

Adjoining Myanmar and Bangladesh share 1,643 km and 1,880 km, mostly unfenced border with northeastern states, respectively and serve as key transit points for various drugs, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets, entering India.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
This is a serious issue affecting our youth. Myanmar border needs stricter surveillance. Kudos to Assam Rifles for this operation! 🇮🇳 Our forces are doing great work despite challenging terrain. Hope the government allocates more resources for border security.
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Priya M.
The drug menace is destroying families across Northeast India. While I appreciate the seizures, we need to address the demand side too - more rehabilitation centers and awareness programs in schools. Prevention is better than cure!
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Arjun S.
Why is Myanmar allowing this to happen? Our government should put diplomatic pressure on them to control drug production. The border fencing work needs to be expedited - this porous border is a national security threat.
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Meena R.
The creativity of smugglers hiding drugs in soap cases is alarming 😟 This shows how sophisticated these networks have become. We need better scanning technology at checkpoints. Also, stricter punishment for traffickers - they're ruining lives for profit.
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Sanjay T.
While I appreciate the security forces' efforts, I wonder how much still gets through undetected. The reported seizures might just be the tip of the iceberg. More coordination needed between state police, BSF and local communities to tackle this.
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Neha P.
This problem affects all of India, not just the Northeast. These drugs eventually reach cities like Delhi, Mumbai. We need a national action plan with special focus on border states. Also, better livelihood options in border areas so youth don't get lured into smuggling.

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