3 kgs of Mandrax crystal seized from Imphal Airport
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2019:
A team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) led by Additional SP, Th Brinda seized 3kgs of Methaqualone (Mandrax crystal) for the first time in the State from Air Cargo section of Imphal Tulihal International Airport on January 8, said a statement of W Basu Singh, SP, NAB PRO.
The psychotropic substance was found concealed inside a hidden chamber of a heavy machine used for gold jewelry industry, it said and added that a case has been registered at NAB Police Station and investigation is going on.
Meanwhile, a team of Narcotic Cell Imphal East has apprehended two drug peddlers along with 10 kgs of opium while conducting frisking and checking at Koirengei Public School crossing area on January 7 .
A case has been registered against the two identified as Ngaikim Kipgen (50) w/o Luakhotinthang of Golngaijang, Saitu, Motbung, Kangpokpi and Mary Luphang (27), w/o Amang Luphang of Puram Likli A/P Checkon, at Heingang PS.
Further investigation is on, said police.