Imphal: Security forces conducted separate anti-narcotics operations in Imphal East and Thoubal districts, leading to the arrest of four people and the seizure of suspected illegal drugs and vehicles.
In Imphal East, a joint team of district police and security personnel launched an operation at Ningthem Pukhri Mapal based on intelligence inputs. During the raid, officials arrested 41-year-old John Longjam, alias Mani, and recovered 158 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup from his possession.
Police said further investigation based on information obtained during questioning led the team to Naoremthong Khulem Leikai, where 41-year-old Longjam Wanglen was arrested from his residence.
The investigation subsequently took the security team to Singjamei Oinam Thingel, where 29-year-old Ningthoujam Henching was apprehended. Police recovered another 160 bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup from him.
The Imphal East operation resulted in the seizure of a total of 318 bottles of suspected illegal cough syrup, along with a Mahindra XUV and a TVS Jupiter scooter. The arrested individuals and seized items were handed over to Porompat Police Station for further legal action.
In a separate operation in Thoubal district, the District Commando Unit arrested 32-year-old Abdul Riyas Rahaman, alias Phundreimayum Bobo, at Sangaiyumpham Part-I, Puleipokpi.
Security personnel reportedly recovered a soap case containing suspected heroin powder and a stolen Honda Activa scooter from his possession.
Rahaman and the seized items were subsequently handed over to Thoubal Police Station, where further legal proceedings have been initiated.