30 detained during three-day drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 31 2022:
Kanglei People Against Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances' (Kanglei Panas), Lilong local council detained 30 persons who were allegedly under the influence of illicit substances during a drive conducted from July 29 to 31 across Lilong.
According to a statement, the drive was organised under the aegis of Kanglei Panas, Thoubal District Council.
The statement added that 10 grams of heroin were seized from 4 persons out of the 30 detained.
5 individuals were handed over to their families while the remaining 25 were sent to rehabilitation centres after consulting with their families.
The seized 10 grams of heroin along with other recovered items were set on fire and disposed of before the media and the public.
The statement called for support from all sections of people in the drive against the sale and abuse of contraband items and also urged the local organisations and meira paibis to unite in this fight against drugs.