The Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram has reported a significant rise in drug-related cases in Champhai district this year. Between January and September 2025, authorities registered 87 cases and arrested 112 people in connection with drug trafficking. The district, which shares a porous border with Myanmar, continues to be a key entry point for illegal drugs entering India.
Officials noted that the number of cases and arrests has increased compared to the same period last year. In 2024, only 74 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, resulting in 95 arrests. This year, the figures show a clear upward trend, reflecting both increased vigilance by law enforcement and the ongoing threat of cross-border trafficking.
In addition to drug offences, alcohol-related violations have also been reported. Under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 174 cases were recorded in the first nine months of 2025, compared to 304 cases in the whole of 2024. Arrests related to alcohol offences also dropped, with 129 people detained this year, against 220 in 2024. 
The authorities have made major seizures during their operations. Officials confirmed that 12.616 kilograms of heroin and 87.639 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets, often referred to as “crazy drugs,” were confiscated. These substances are banned under Indian law. By comparison, last year’s seizures in Champhai included 8.7 kilograms of heroin and 86 kilograms of methamphetamine.
To tackle the growing menace, the Excise and Narcotics Department has intensified its efforts under “Operation Jericho”, conducted in collaboration with the Young Mizo Association (YMA). The operation focuses on dismantling drug trafficking networks, preventing smuggling from across the Myanmar border, and raising public awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
