Guwahati, June 11 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Mizoram Police have seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 2.34 crore in two separate anti-drug operations conducted in Saitual and Champhai districts, officials said on Wednesday.

In the first operation, Saitual Police intercepted a KIA car on Tuesday near the outskirts of Keifang while it was travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl. A detailed search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 71 packets of suspected opium fluid, concealed inside the car.

Two Rajasthan natives, Somraj (36), the driver, and Kailash (28), were arrested in connection with the seizure. Police said the recovered opium fluid weighed 45.871 kg and was valued at around Rs 2.29 crore. A case has been registered against ...