14/2026-2027

Champhai Police have recently seized a total of 100 grams of heroin, valued at approximately ₹20 lakhs, in two separate cases, as detailed below:

1. On 07.04.2026 at around 4:30 PM, a team of Champhai Police, while on patrol duty near Chhungte Village (beyond Chalbawiha Junction, Khankawn Check Gate), noticed a suspicious individual sitting by the roadside in an area known for smuggling activities. Upon questioning, the individual identified himself as Lalbuatsaiha (21) of Tlangsam Village and admitted to concealing contraband in a nearby bush.

Acting on his disclosure, a search was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, leading to the recovery of 48 grams (packed in 4 soap cases) of suspected heroin, valued at ₹9,60,000, from a black polythene bag. One mobile phone was also seized. The accused was arrested, and a case was registered at Champhai Police Station vide C/No. 51/26 dated 07.04.2026 under Section 21(b) of the ND&PS Act.

Further investigation led to the arrest of two additional accomplices, namely Lawmnasanga (40), S/o R. Lalrinmawia of Khawhai Village, and Lalrinthangi (35), D/o Zohmingliana of Tlangsam Village, who were identified as backward link operatives in the case.

2. On 06.04.2026 at around 7:00 AM, Champhai Police, while conducting routine vehicle checking at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Check Gate, intercepted a Sumo vehicle (Regn. No. MZ-02B-0743) travelling from Champhai to Aizawl. During the checking, 52 grams of suspected heroin, concealed in 3 soap cases and 2 plastic containers, valued at ₹10,40,000, were recovered and seized from the illegal possession of one passenger, Lalpekthuama (30) of Seling (Bethel). A case was registered at Champhai Police Station vide C/No. 52/26 dated 06.04.2026 under Section 21(b) of the ND&PS Act for further investigation. Further investigation is ongoing in both cases to identify and apprehend other persons involved.