AR apprehends drug peddler
Source: IT News
Imphal, February 19 2021:
In synchronization with Manipur Government's initiative of War against Drugs, troops of Assam Rifles along with a lady constable of Churachandpur Police, apprehended a Drug Peddler and recovered 8 kg Opium worth Rs 4.5 Lakhs and Rs 1.58 Lakh in cash at Churachandpur Town on Feb 17 .
Acting on specific information regarding smuggling of drugs, a joint search operation with Manipur Police was launched in Pisgah village of Churachandpur District.
In the operation, the troops apprehended a Drug Peddler named Kimneilhing, resident of Pisgah Village, Churachandpur and recovered 8 kgs of Opium and Rs 1.58 Lakh(cash) from her.
The apprehended Drug Peddler along with the recovered items was handed over to Churachandpur Police for further investigation.
Assam Rifles is committed to keep a check on crimes involving illegal smuggling of contraband drugs and items and is playing a prominent role for thwarting the increasing smuggling attempts by well coordinated joint operations with the Police in Manipur.