Imphal: Security forces in Churachandpur, Manipur intercepted a large consignment of contraband drugs worth over Rs 75 lakhs in the international grey market.
The seizure was made along the Manipur-Myanmar border in Churachandpur district on Sunday.
Acting on intelligence inputs, the security forces apprehended two suspected smugglers, identified as P Thangkhanlam (45) and Mangliankhup (32), both residents of Churachandpur district.
The duo was found carrying WY tablets and Brown Sugar in a four-wheeler.
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The recovered contraband includes approximately 776 grams of suspected Brown Sugar, packed in 60 soap cases, and 537 tablets of suspected WY tablets weighing 60 grams.
A four-wheeler was also seized from the possession of the arrested individuals.
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The arrested persons and the seized items have been handed over to the Churachandpur police station for further investigation.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and efforts are underway to trace the vehicle’s owner and those involved in the drug trafficking operation.