Opium worth Rs 1.8 lakh seized,2 held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 12 2014 :
Based on specific information, a team of Narcotics & Affairs of Border PS arrested two persons and seized 3 kgs of Opium from their possession today.
According to a statement issued by S.Gautam, MPS, PRO, Police Department, Seimang Mate (38) of Urangpat village near Gwaltabi, P.S � Saikul, Senapati District and Phairembam Rajesh Meitei of Gwaltabi Mathak Leikai, P.S � Lamlai, Imphal East Dist were arrested along with 3 Kgs of Opium from Sabungkhok Mamang Leikai near Lai Mandop, P.S � Lamlai, Imphal East District.
The detected Opium, valued about Rs.1.8 lakhs in local market, was found concealed inside the tool box of one Honda Activa blue in colour bearing registration number MN01Q/ 8095, on which the two arrestees were riding.
The team seized the detected Opium along with the Honda Activa from their possession.
A case has been registered at Narcotics & Affairs of Border PS under ND& PS Act and investigation is going on, the PRO informed.