In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, a joint team of security forces and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two suspected drug smugglers and seized a large consignment of heroin in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police said on Thursday.
The arrested individuals were identified as Hangkhankap and Khupjamlal. According to Manipur Police, the operation was conducted on January 7 in the area between Maukot village and Singngat following specific intelligence inputs.
During the operation, the joint team intercepted the suspects and recovered 4.3 kg of heroin powder concealed inside 320 soap cases. Police confirmed the seizure through an official post on social media platform X.
In addition to the narcotics, authorities also seized a Bolero four-wheeler bearing registration number MN01S-1618 and a Bajaj Avenger motorcycle with registration number DL10-SH-3331 from the possession of the accused.
A case has been registered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which has taken over further investigation to trace the source of the contraband and identify links to larger drug trafficking networks operating in the region.
The seizure marks another significant success in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics smuggling in Manipur’s hill districts.
Meanwhile, in separate operations on January 7, Manipur Police arrested an alleged arms smuggler, identified as Hungo Dickson alias Ason (40), from Imphal East district, seizing one mobile phone from his possession.
Security forces also apprehended Krishna Mohon Namasudra (55) from Jiribam district and recovered 20 litres of locally brewed DIC liquor along with 44 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), further underscoring intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
