Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- A total of 460 foreign nationals, including 439 from Myanmar, have been arrested in Mizoram for various crimes over the past five years up to May 2025, according to police data shared with the media.

During the same period, the state police seized narcotic substances-including heroin, methamphetamine, crystal meth, and ganja-worth Rs 770.95 crore.

Overall, 15,673 people were arrested in different criminal cases, including 14,432 locals and 781 from other states. Crimes committed by foreign nationals included drug and arms trafficking, child sexual abuse, forgery, burglary, theft, and visa violations.

Besides Myanmar nationals, 18 Bangladeshis and three foreigners from other countries were also arrested.

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