Heroin seized at CCpur dist
Source: The Sangai Express / Ukhrul Times

CCpur, November 19 2025: In a joint operation conducted in the intervening night of 18-19 November 2025, a combined team of Churachandpur District Police, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Imphal, and 37 Assam Rifles intercepted two suspicious vehicles and recovered a large quantity of contraband heroin in Churachandpur district.

Acting on specific intelligence regarding movement of contraband items, the joint team mounted strict checking at Likhai village, Tiddim Road.

At around 12:30 am on November 19 a 26 year old man identified as David Sian Muan Lian (26 yrs), s/o Paul Hau-khanthang of Headquarters Veng, Singngat, Churachandpur District was arrested while driving a Yamaha R15 motorcycle bearing registration No MN-06SD-1083 .

Another man driving Mahindra Bolero bearing registration No MN04A-6964.identified as Nehgou-mang (23 yrs), s/o Thian-khanlian of Boljol village, Churachandpur district was also detained.

Both individuals were served summons and brought to 37 Assam Rifles post at Khuga for detailed search in the presence of independent witnesses.

Thorough checking of the Mahindra Bolero led to the recovery of 86 soap cases containing suspected heroin (total weight approximately 970.28 grams) concealed in the engine compartment.

Preliminary field testing using the Drug Testing Kit confirmed the substance to be heroin.

The contraband, both vehicles, and the following mobile phones belonging to the accused were seized:
Poco X7 Pro (SIM Nos 6009705713 & 8414010327)
Redmi 10 5G (SIM No 9863776614)
Both accused persons have been placed under arrest.

A regular case has been registered and investigation has been taken up by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Imphal.

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