Major Drug Bust in Manipur: Smugglers Arrested with Heroin and WY Tablets

IMPHAL: In a significant drug enforcement operation in the state of Manipur, authorities have apprehended four alleged smugglers and seized a substantial quantity of narcotics. The joint effort, led by the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) police and Assam Rifles, resulted in the arrest of individuals involved in the trafficking of heroin and World is Your (WY) tablets. Over the course of 24 hours, these dedicated sleuths carried out two separate operations, successfully intercepting the illicit substances and apprehending those responsible.

Acting on a credible tipoff, a team from the NAB police station executed a targeted operation. They intercepted a Bolero vehicle near the forest office, Napet Pali, situated along the Maphou Dam road in Imphal East district. Three alleged smugglers were taken into custody during this operation, and a staggering 581 grams of heroin were seized from their possession. Additionally, authorities discovered three mobile phones and several incriminating documents in their possession. The heroin was ingeniously concealed in 45 soap cases, carefully hidden within two rice bags. The arrested individuals were identified as Phulmun Kashung (37) of Thangjingpokpi village, Senapati, CT Jackson (43) of Kangshum village, Kasom Khullen, and Ningshen Joy (40) of Kangkhum village, Ukhrul. A case has been registered against these individuals, and a thorough investigation is currently in progress.

In a separate action, personnel from the 20 Assam Rifles conducted a successful operation resulting in the seizure of a substantial consignment of WY tablets. Valued at approximately Rs 20 crore in the international market, these contraband tablets were confiscated from Khudengthabi, located along the Imphal-Moreh road. The tablets had been transported from the Moreh side in a Mahindra Bolero bearing an Assam Registration number. The alleged smuggler, identified as J Alanson Lamkang (36) of Lamkang Khunou in Tengnoupal district, was apprehended and subsequently handed over to the Moreh police station.

These operations represent a significant victory in the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking in Manipur. The collaborative efforts of the NAB police and Assam Rifles have led to the apprehension of smugglers and the confiscation of a substantial quantity of heroin and WY tablets. As the investigation unfolds, further insights into the operations and the individuals involved are expected to come to light.

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