Traffickers held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 08 2021:
A team of Imphal East police with the help of Yumkhaibam Athletic Club Association Khergao arrested three drug traffickers along with 150 gram of heroin from Kyamgei Shantipur on Wednesday.
According to police, the seized heroin is worth around Rs 30 lakh in the international market.
On receiving specific information about the movement of drug traffickers at Lilong Kaleikhong in a four wheeler car, a team of Imphal East police along with the volunteers of Yumkhaibam Athletic Club association rushed to the spot and began checking suspected vehicles, said police.
During the operation, one car (Maruti Ciaz) which was signalled to stop sped away.
After a hot pursuit, the car was stopped at the Kyamgei Shantipur area.
The three occupants were detained for verification.
On checking, 11 soap cases containing heroin powder weighing 150 gram were found concealed inside the vehicle.
The three drug traffickers identified as Taslimuddin @ Taslim (25) s/o Ejaoddin of Lilong Tairen Makhong, Md Majibur @ Rafique (46) s/o (L) Md Abdul Manan of Lilong Haoreibi Sambrukhong and Md Fazul Haque (25) s/o Md Nashib Ali of Lilong Chandrakhong were arrested on spot and the heroin seized as well as the car by observing formalities.
The arrested persons along with seized items have been handed over to Irilbung Police Station for investigation.