Opium seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2022:
A team of Narcotic and Affairs of Border personnel arrested a 57 year old man along with nine kg of opium yesterday at around 4.30 pm from Malom Bazar.
The person has been identified as Thounaojam Deben of Khurai Ahongei Leikai.
According to reliable information, the team carried out a random checking and frisking drive at different areas under the supervision of NAB SP K Meghachandra.
During a drive at Malom Bazar, one Maruti Gypsy was detained for verification at around 4.30 pm, during which nine kg of opium was seized.
Reportedly, the vehicle is registered under the name of one Th Deben Singh, S/o (L) Th Lukhoi Singh of Nongmeibung Pung Makhong, Imphal East.
The arrested person disclosed that he procured the opium from Mombi village, Chandel and it was to be delivered at Mayang Imphal.
A case has been registered.