Champhai (Mizoram) [India], December 4 (ANI): The Assam Rifles seized 152.24 grams of heroin worth over INR 1 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district, according to a release on Wednesday.

'In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 152.24 grams of Heroin No. 4 worth INR 1.06 crore in the general area of Zote, Champhai district, on December 3,' the release said.

The operation was conducted on Tuesday based on specific intelligence and carried out by a joint team of the Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai.

'The contraband was concealed inside a bag. The entire consignment has been handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai, for further legal proceedings,' the release added.

'Ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India,' it stated.

(ANI)