Police seize heroin worth Rs 31 lakh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 10 2021:
A joint team of Imphal East police and volunteers of Youth Athletic Development Association (YADA) Kshetrigao arrested one 32 years old Md Gayazuddin along with heroin worth more than Rs 31 lakh in international market last night.
According to police, a team of Porompat police, Narcotic Cell Imphal East and volunteers of YADA Kshetrigao carried out frisking and checking drive on the inter village road of Kiyamgei Idgah Salam Manung areas on receiving inputs about the about the transportation of banned drug items.
During the drive, one person who was seen coming in a suspicious manner was detained for verification, said police and added the man was identified as Md Gayazuddin (32) s/o Maheruddin of Kiyamgei Awang Leikai.
From his possession, 15 soap cases containing heroin weighing 156 grams were seized.
He was arrested on the spot by observing formalities at around 10 pm last night.
The arrested person along with seized items have been handed over to Irilbung Police Station.