One held with 2.3 kg brown sugar
Source: Chronicle News Service
Moreh, February 22 2023:
A team of Tengnoupal police station arrested one Thangkholun Haokip (23), son of Lhunkhosei Haokip of New Shijang village, PO & PS-Moreh, Tengnoupal district with 55 soap cases containing 2.347 kg of suspected brown sugar from his possession on Wednesday.
According to a police report, the Tengnoupal police stopped a beige coloured Maruti Alto (MN01AS 9469) driven by the accused which was coming from Khudengthabi via Leibi village towards Sita side for checking around 3:30 pm.
On search of the vehicle, 55 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar were recovered from the car.
On weighing, the suspected brown sugar was found to be 2.347 kg (approximately) including the weight of the soap cases.
The arrested person and seized item have been handed over to Tengnoupal police station for further legal action.