Drugs worth Rs 15.4 Cr seized at CCpur
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 04 2025:
In a major blow to cartels and drug business, Assam Rifles have arrested a drug dealer and seized Rs 15.4 crore worth of heroin weighing 1518 grams.
The arrest and seizure were made in a late night operation yesterday at Thingkangphai village in Churachandpur, said PRO IGAR (South) in a statement.
The arrested person has been identified as Thangsuanman (44), a resident of M Tanglian village in Churachandpur district.
Thangsuanman was trying to close a drug deal inside a white Mahindra Bolero vehicle when he was arrested, said AR.
Following specific inputs regarding the presence of a drug ring in Thingkangphai Village, Churachandpur, personnel of the Assam Rifles launched an operation to apprehend the drug dealers and seize the drugs.
During the operation, the Assam Rifles personnel caught red handed Thang-suanman trying to close a drug deal inside a white Mahindra Bolero vehicle, said AR.
On searching the vehicle, approximately 1518 grams of suspected heroin No 4 in 132 soap cases worth Rs 15.4 crore (approx) was found and seized, said AR .
The apprehended person along with the vehicle and the drugs have been handed over to Churachandpur police for investigations.