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Mizoram police seize meth pills in a major drug bust | Image: Twitter/ Mizoram Police
In a major drug bust, approximately 50,000 methamphetamine pills were seized by Mizoram police on Friday along the Mizoram – Tripura border.
Mizoram police conducted an operation at the Kanhmun village along the state borders based on information received.
Police informed that the illicit substances were being transported in a truck having Tripura registration numbers.
The seized pills are believed to be worth around Rs 1.5 crores in the international markets.
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In a tweet, Mizoram police wrote, "Kudos to Mamit Police for yet another major success in the #WarOnDrugs. Zawlnuam Police Outpost and Kanhmun Police Checkgate party yesterday seized approx.50000 pills of suspected methamphetamine valued ₹.1.5 Crores at international rate from one vehicle (Eicher) No.TR01AD-1869."
Kudos to Mamit Police for yet another major success in the #WarOnDrugs.
Zawlnuam Police Outpost and Kanhmun Police Checkgate party yesterday seized approx.50000 pills of suspected methamphetamine valued ₹.1.5 Crores at international rate from one vehicle (Eicher) No.TR01AD-1869 pic.twitter.com/bPf2Of0a9A— mizorampolice (@mizorampolice) March 26, 2022
The seizure was made near the police check post at Kanhmun village. Further investigation into the matter is underway, police said.
Notably, methamphetamine work as a stimulant and is widely abused as a drug around the world.
Doses of 200 mg and above can be fatal for users.
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