Drugs worth Rs 48 Cr seized at CCpur
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 04 2025:
In one of the biggest drug busts in Manipur, a Churachandpur man has been nabbed with 5.016 kilograms of suspected brown sugar worth Rs 48.7 crore.
The man, 32, has been identified as Thianmuansiam Samte--a resident of Gamgpimual village, Churachandpur.
He was arrested by the security forces yesterday, said the Manipur Police Control in a press statement.
From his possession, the security forces seized a total of 418 soap cases containing 5.016 kilograms of suspected brown sugar.
The brown sugar is worth around Rs 48.7 crore in the international market, said the police.
Along with the drugs, the security forces also seized one four wheeler vehicle and a mobile phone from his possession, said the police.