Myanmarese held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2018:
A team of Tengnoupal district police arrested a Myanmar National along with drugs worth Rs 25 lakh yesterday evening.
According to reliable information, acting on specific information about the presence of drug smuggler in and around Moreh Ward number 2 area, a joint team of Tengnoupal district police and personnel of Narcotics and Affairs of Border as well as personnel of various district police, detained one Myanmar National near Parmeshwari and Muneeswar temple, Moreh Ward number 2 .
During preliminary interrogation, the detained individual was identified as U Zaw Lin (33) s/o U Mew Maung of Ei Chin Myain, Phawng Phynmyo.
On checking his belongings, the joint team found 30 packets of heroin powder and 298 piece of WY tablets, worth a total of around Rs 25 lakh in the international market.
U Zaw Lin was arrested at the spot and he was later handed over to Moreh PS, along with the seized items, for taking up necessary legal actions under the ND&PS Act.