Aizawl, Oct. 27 -- Mizoram Police seized narcotics worth Rs 77.15 crore and arrested 29 people, including six Myanmar nationals, in 29 cases registered across the state in September, highlighting the persistent challenge of drug trafficking in the region.

According to a statement issued by the state police on Monday, the seizures comprised 78.746 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs 62.99 crore, 8.112 kg of morphine worth Rs 8.11 crore and 2.922 kg of heroin valued at Rs 5.84 crore.

The police also recovered 3.7 kg of opium, estimated to be worth Rs 18.5 lakh, and 4.22 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 2.11 lakh.

Champhai district recorded one of the largest seizures, with police recovering 25.646 kg of methamphetamine. Two separate cases in Sai...