20 Kgs of opium seized at Chandel : Identity of smuggler not divulged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2023:
Sajik Tampak Battalion of Assam Rifles arrested one person along with 20 kilograms of opium worth around Rs 1 crore at Chandel yesterday.
Based on specific input regarding contraband items being smuggled, Assam Rifles personnel set up a mobile vehicle check post at Songkhom village and launched a search and frisking operation.
During the search and frisking operation, one individual was found with 20 Kg of opium, said a statement of the PRO (IGAR) South without revealing the identity of the person arrested.
The seized opium is assessed to be worth Rs 1 crore in the international market, said AR .
The recovered items along with the smuggler have been handed over to Chakpikarong PS .