Aizawl, May 16 -- In a major breakthrough, Mizoram Police has seized a large quantity of drugs worth over Rs 10 crore in two separate operations.

In a statement issued by H. Ramthlengliana, IGP (HQ), Mizoram Police said that on May 13, a special team from Vairengte Police, led by SDPO (V), conducted highway patrolling and random vehicle checks at N. Chhimluang.

"The police intercepted a truck. While the team was engaged in checking other loaded vehicles, the driver and the handyman of the truck suddenly absconded from the scene. Despite a brief pursuit, they could not be apprehended. Upon detailed examination of the vehicle with the help of a mechanic, 70 soap cases of suspected heroin weighing 900.29 grams, valued at Rs 1.8 crore, were...