Juvenile Apprehended with Heroin in Mizoram
A minor was caught with 23 grams of heroin at a checkpoint in Khawzawl, Mizoram. The police team, upon searching the juvenile from Tlangsam village, discovered heroin hidden in two soap cases. Legal proceedings are underway, with the case presented to the Juvenile Justice Board.
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A juvenile was apprehended with 23 grams of heroin in Mizoram's Khawzawl district, authorities announced on Thursday. The teenager, from Champhai's Tlangsam village, was caught by a team from Khawzawl police station at a checkpoint.
Upon a thorough search, the team discovered two soap cases containing heroin, totaling 23 grams. This recovery came during a routine check, shedding light on the ongoing issues surrounding drug trafficking in the region.
The minor has been taken before the Principal Magistrate of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Khawzawl, where further legal actions have been initiated. This incident highlights the broader challenges faced by law enforcement when tackling drug-related crimes involving minors.
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