Drugs seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, July 03 2020:
A team of Moreh Police led by Additional SP (Ops) Moirangthem Amit confiscated Brown Sugar and WY tablets worth crores from a car this morning, reports our correspondent.
Tengnoupal SP Th Vikramjit Singh speaking to media persons said after receiving a tip-off a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R car coming from Moreh side was stopped for checking at Kondong Lairembi in Chikim village along Imphal-Moreh Road.
During the checking 958 grams of Brown Sugar and 5000 pieces of WY tablets were found inside the car.
Two occupants of the car managed to escape from the scene, however after a chase one was caught.
The arrested person has been identified as Thangjalet Khongsai (49) of Khenjang village under Chakpikarong Sub Division, Chandel District.
Police are still on the hunt for the other man who escaped.
The seized drugs would be worth more than two crores in the International Market, said the SP.
A case has been registered at Moreh Police Station.
Meanwhile, a team of Kakching District Commando arrested two individuals along with 13,500 numbers of WIN Cigarette boxes today morning during their normal checking routine at Sora Khunuda Ching Police Outpost along Imphal Moreh road.
The arrested persons have been identified as Md Tarique Ahamed (30) of Lilong Haoreibi Leihaokhong and Sayed Wahidur Rahaman (49) of Lilong Turel Ahanbi Mathakyangbi Leikai.
The arrested persons along with their vehicle (Tata Super Ace) and seized items have been handed over to Customs officials.
In yet another incident, a team of Narcotics and Affairs Border Manipur arrested two drug traffickers from Tuibong bazar along with 375 grams of Heroin powder from their possession today evening.
The arrested persons have been identified as Lhingkhonei Haokip (49) of Songdo village, Henglep Churachandpur and Lemthang Vaiphei @ Thangpoi (34) of Tuibong village.