Drugs seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2025:
Assam Rifles seized 500 gram of opium and two Kg of poppy seeds from Kholmunlen village, Chandel district yesterday.
A press release issued by IGAR (South) said that the contraband items were seized during a search operation.
As per the statement, 500 gram of opium is worth around Rs 70,000 to Rs 75,000 in the market while two Kg of poppy seeds cost around Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 .
"In a decisive effort to combat illegal drug trafficking, Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) in a major breakthrough successfully seized a substantial quantity of drugs including 500 gram of opium and two Kg of poppy seeds, during a cordon and search operation at Kholmunlen village, Chandel district (Manipur) on 17 February 2025," said .
The seized items have been handed over to Chakpikarong police station.