Peddler held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 14 2021:
Lilong police arrested a 29-year-old female street vendor selling drugs at Lilong Tharaorok Inter village road crossing yesterday evening.
A police source said following reliable information about the presence of drug peddlers in and around the Lilong Tharaorok area, a team of Lilong police including women personnel rushed to the spot and detained the woman identified as Makakmayum Rina of Lilong Tharaorok Chingon.
On checking her belongings, the police found 132 small plastic containers containing heroin powder concealed among the vegetables.
The total weight of the seized heroin including the plastic containers is 148.1 grams.
The police also seized one lady hand bag with Rs 2,530 in cash from her possession, said the source.
A case has been registered against her at Lilong police station for taking up necessary legal action under ND&PS Act.