As part of observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking on 26.06.2024 (Wednesday), Mizoram Police carried out a large-scale disposal of seized drugs using the incinerator at Aizawl Zoological Park, Lungverh, Aizawl. The following drugs seized by CID Crime, Aizawl DEF, Saitual DEF, Hnahthial DEF and Lunglei DEF were destroyed:
| Name of Drugs | Quantity | Value (in ₹) |
| Heroin | 12.968 Kgs | ₹ 3,89,04,000 |
| Methamphetamine | 77.588 Kgs | ₹ 10,08,64,400 |
| Ganja | 108.437 Kgs | ₹ 5,42,185 |
| Cough Syrup | 100 bottles | ₹ 15,000 |
Total Quantity : 198.993 Kgs, 100 bottles
Total Value : ₹ 14,03,25,585
(Fourteen Crore three lakhs twenty five thousand five hundred eighty five)
Mizoram Police also carried out disposal of seized drugs today at other District Headquarters. The total drugs destroyed by Mizoram Police on 26.06.2024 are mentioned below:
| Name of drugs | Quantity | Value (in ₹) |
| Heroin | 41.446 Kgs | 12,43,38,000 |
| Ganja | 124.965 Kgs | 6,24,760 |
| Methamphetamine | 150.242 Kgs | 19,53,14,600 |
| Crystal Meth | 36.251 Kgs | 1,08,75,30,000 |
| Cough Syrup | 100 bottles | 15,000 |
| Alprazolam | 6 tabs | 400 |
| Opium | 2.918 Kgs | 1,75,082 |
| TOTAL | 355.822 Kgs 100 bottles 6 tabs | 1,40,79,97,842 |
Total Quantity : 355.882 Kgs, 100 bottles 6 tabs
Total Value : ₹ 1,40,79,97,842
(Hundred forty crore seventy nine lakhs ninety seven hundred eight hundred forty two)
Pu Lalbiakthanga Khiangte, IPS, IGP(L&O) graced the occasion as Chief Guest and he urged Mizoram Police to continue and strengthen their efforts against the drugs menace and reiterated that the fight against drugs remains a top priority for Mizoram Police.
As part of the observance of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, during this week, awareness campaigns on drug related topics have been conducted in various educational institutions across all districts of Mizoram. In addition to this, signature campaigns have also been conducted in schools and several places.
Mizoram Police has made all out efforts in the fight against drugs and significant seizures have been made during this year (upto 24th June) as shown below:
| Year | Name of Drug seized | Quantity | Local market Value (in Rs) | No. of cases registered | No. of persons arrested |
|
2024 (upto 24th June) |
Heroin | 48.882 kgs | ₹ 14,66,46,000 | 174 | 235 |
| Ganja | 122.094 kgs | ₹ 6,10,470 | 9 | 12 | |
| Methamphetamine | 89.445 kgs | ₹ 11,62,78,500 | 9 | 15 | |
| Crystal Meth | 13.49 kgs | ₹ 40,47,00,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| Alprozolam | 10 tabs | ₹ 100 | 1 | 1 | |
| TOTAL | ₹ 66,82,35,070 | 195 | 265 |
Mizoram Police appeals to the people of Mizoram, the civil society and our sister agencies to continue supporting us in our fight against drugs.
