India, Sept. 24 -- The Assam Rifles on Tuesday arrested three people and seized 1.377 kilograms of heroin worth Rs.11.40 crore from Zokhawthar village in Mizoram's Champhai district, police said.

A statement issued by the Assam Rifles said that based on drug trafficking inputs received by the force, Assam Rifles launched an operation around World Bank Road on Tuesday.

"The three individuals - Zarzosanga, Joseph Lalmuansanga, and Malsawmkimi - were apprehended when they were attempting to pick up a concealed package. A thorough search led to the recovery of 1.377 kilograms of Heroin No-4, valued at approximately Rs.11.40 crore," the Assam Rifles said.

The recovered narcotics, along with the apprehended individuals, were handed over to t...