Drugs worth Rs 2.85 Crores seized
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, October 13 2018:
In a major haul, Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) seized a huge cache of contraband drugs, worth Rs 2.85 crores on Imphal - Moreh National Highway (NH 102) on 13 October 2018 .
Acting on specific information received from Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
Tengnoupal Battalion and DRI seized contraband drugs from Car (MN 01 AK 3492) coming from Moreh at Permanent Vehicle Check Post (PVCP), Khudengthabi at 4 pm.
During the search Brown Sugar weighing approximately 714 grams in 50 packets, concealed inside the rear boot space of the car was found.
The assessed market value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 2.85 crores.
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The driver Mr Jangkomang Haokip resident of Moreh and was taken into custody by Assam Rifles immediately.
There after seized items and the apprehendee were handed over to DRI at Imphal.
Ongoing illegal drug trade are a major cause of concern for the state of Manipur.
Assam Rifles rightly christened as the 'Sentinels of Northeast' have launched a crusade against the illicit drug smuggling in Manipur.
Since March 2018 26 Sector Assam Rifles has seized contraband drugs worth Rs 70.09 crores.