Guwahati, June 13 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Aizawl: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, a joint team comprising the Excise and Narcotics Department, Assam Rifles, and the Central Anti-Drugs Squad (CADS) of the Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) conducted an early morning operation on Friday, the Excise Department said in a statement.

The team seized a substantial quantity of heroin and arrested nine suspected traffickers.

The operation, conducted at New Vervek village in Aizawl district near the Manipur border at around 2:30 am, led to the recovery of 740 grams of heroin packed in 61 soap cases, the statement said.

Authorities also seized a newly purchased Mahindra Bolero camper, which was allegedly being used to transport the contra...