Ephedrine worth Rs 6.3 Cr seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16 2018:
A combined team of 5 JK Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles along with Thoubal police, Narcotics and Affairs of Border, Manipur, and volunteers of ICRO (Islamic Cultural Research Org) and ALADA (All Lilong Anti Drug Org) seized ephedrine powder and tablets worth around Rs 6.3 crore during a special drive at Lilong Nganlou Loukhon, under Thoubal district, today.
This was stated by W Basu, PRO Manipur/ SP Narcotic and Affairs of Border, at a press conference held at his office chamber today.
He said that acting on specific information, the combined team and members of ALADA and ICRO, carried out a special drive from 11 am.
During the drive, a large and suspicious gunny bag was found concealed under a culvert at Lilong Nganlou Loukon by the combined team.
On checking the gunny bag, 38 kilograms of loose ephedrine powder and 25 Kilograms of ephednne tablets, packed in a polythene bag, was found inside it.
The security team seized the ephedrine powder and tablets from the spot after observing necessary formalities.
He also stated that the seized ephedrine powder and tablets, is worth around Rs 6.3 crore in total.
Narcotic and Affairs of Border, Manipur, has registered a case regarding the incident and investigation is on to arrest the owner of the seized ephedrine powder and tablets.
Amit Bedi, Commanding Officer of 5 JK Rifle, was also present during the conference.