Zokhawthar, February 22, 2026: In a major anti-drug operation, personnel of Zokhawthar Police Station and the 14th Assam Rifles, Zokhawthar Post, jointly seized over 15 kg of suspected methamphetamine and arrested one person on Saturday.
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| Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police display 15.916 kg of seized methamphetamine worth over ₹12 crore along with the arrested accused and the motorcycle used for transport. (Image: X@official_dgar) |
According to official sources, acting on suspicion, the joint team intercepted a Kenbo 125 motorcycle at Lipui Kai area in Zokhawthar. Upon inspection, they recovered 15.916 kg of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine.
The motorcycle rider, identified as Lalramliana (29), a resident of Satawm in Falam District, Myanmar, was arrested at the spot.
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The seized contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹12 crore in the black market. The motorcycle used for transportation and a mobile phone were also confiscated and handed over to Zokhawthar Police Station.
A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act as well as the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Further investigation is underway.
