Manipur Police have successfully arrested three individuals involved in the possession and trafficking of illegal narcotics in separate incidents across the state.
In the first case, Meraimayum Ali Hassan (32) from Lilong Mairen Khun in Thoubal District was apprehended by authorities. Police seized 37 soap cases, each containing a plastic packet filled with suspected brown sugar. The total weight of the seized drugs was 859 grams.
In a separate operation, Anil Katwal (27) from Kanglatongbi Mandir in Imphal West was arrested after 13 packets of suspected opium, weighing approximately 13.20 kg, were found hidden inside a four-wheeler. Both the drugs and the vehicle were seized.
Additionally, Bashir Ahomod Laskar (36) from Nutan Ramnagar Part I, Cachar, Assam, was arrested in Imphal West after 4.24 kg of suspected brown sugar was discovered concealed within a welding machine box. The contraband was seized from his possession.
These arrests and seizures demonstrate the continued efforts of the Manipur Police in combating the drug trade and protecting the community from the destructive impact of illegal narcotics. The investigation into these cases is ongoing.