AR seizes heroin worth Rs 82 lakh in Tengnoupal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2025:
Based on credible intelligence, Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) intercepted two SwiftDzire vehicles suspected of trafficking contraband from Moreh, Tengnoupal District on May 5, 2025 .
As per a release issued by the IGAR (S), Mobile Vehicle Check Posts (MVCP) were set up near the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) location, with the cooperation of Tengnoupal Police.
The vehicles were stopped and searched with the assistance of an Assam Rifles sniffer dog, which confirmed the presence of illegal substances.
During the search at Tengnoupal Police Station, 19 soap cases containing suspected heroin, weighing 205 grams and valued at Rs 82 lakh were recovered.
One individual was apprehended in connection with the contraband.
The recovered drugs and the carrier have been handed over to Tengnoupal Police Station for further legal proceedings, said the IGAR (S) .