WY tablets worth Rs 49 lakh seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 22 2018:
One day after the recovery of contraband drugs worth Rs 7 crores, Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) recovered 9800 WY tablets from a Jungle track near Khudengthabi, Tengnoupal district.
An ambush was laid today based on specific information regarding carriage of contraband items using a jungle track in Khudengthabi.
The ambush party spotted an individual who was later identified as Ngamjatong Mate (52), resident of village Tuipi Lokchao, Tengnoupal district moving suspiciously with a bag.
On checking the individual, 9800 WY tablets were recovered.
Approximate cost of the drug is Rs 49 lakh.
The apprehendee along with the recovered drugs were handed over to Moreh police station.