Man held with 8812 cough syrup bottles
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 20 2022:
A team of Thoubal CDO led by additional SP (Ops) Thoubal O Wangkhomba arrested a youth along with 8812 bottles of cough syrup from Lilong Atoukhong area on Friday around 2:30 pm.
As per a report, the CDO team received an input regarding a shipment of contraband items transported to Lilong Athoukhong area, and conducted search at the house of one Makakmayum Baharulislam (26), son of Abdul Salam of Lilong Atoukhong Mamang Leikai.
A truck (MN04 5738) loaded with sand was found parked in his property and upon searching the vehicle after observing formalities, the CDO team found 25 sacks concealed underneath the sand.
Upon opening the sacks, they found 8812 bottles of Codeine Phosphate cough syrup.
Immediately, Baharulislam was arrested and he along with the seized items and the truck handed over to Lilong police station where a case has been registered for further necessary action.