The Assam Rifles on Wednesday said that it seized Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 173.73 crore along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram's Champhai district. In an official statement, the Assam Rifles stated that it received a tip-off and acted jointly with the Mizoram Police.
The joint teams seized 57.9 kg of Methamphetamine tablets at a border crossing point in Zokhawthar on February 9, it said. The statement further added that acting upon the tip, the joint team spotted suspected individuals carrying the illegal consignment and intercepted them.
Suspect ran away, leaves behind consignment
However, the suspect was alert sensed the security forces' movement and ran away. He left the assignment behind. The consignment worth Rs 173.73 has been seized by the police for further investigation and legal proceedings, the statement added.
Meth, banned psychostimulant drug
It must be noted that Methamphetamine, also known as 'ice' or 'crystal meth', is a highly addictive psychostimulant drug which exhibits powerful euphoric effects similar to those of cocaine, leading to life-threatening consequences.
