Manipur: Narcotics worth Rs. 15 crore seized, two arrested in Moreh

Imphal: A large quantity of gold dust, heroin, WY tablets, crystal powder, and Alprazolam tablets smuggled into Manipur from Myanmar worth around Rs. 15 crore in the international markets were seized, and two smugglers were arrested in Moreh border town, an official statement said on Saturday.

Based on input from across the border in Myanmar, the sleuths of the Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) busted a godown used for stocking narcotics along with other incriminating items at Homeguard Veng, Moreh (Manipur) on Saturday.

Promptly, the Assam Rifles with the assistance of the CRPF and state forces launched an operation in the general area of Homeguard Veng, Moreh.

The team cordoned off the suspected house and launched a search operation in the presence of the police.

A total of 29.799 kgs of WIY tablets, 0.386 kgs of Heroin powder, 5.266 kgs of Caffeine, 2.471 kgs of Crystal powder, 8.299 kgs of Gold Dust, 7970 numbers of Alprazolam tablets, 10 numbers of different types of Rubber Stamps and other packing materials were found in possession of the house owner.

The overall cost of seized items is approximately Rs. 15 crore in the international Market.

Two alleged smugglers/stockists — a male and a female were also apprehended in the operation. 

During the operation, a large crowd of women gathered at the location protesting against arrest.

Non-lethal weapons were used by Assam Rifles to disperse the crowd and Rapid Action Forces was employed as a precautionary measure.

The apprehended individuals along with recovered items were handed over to Moreh Police Station on Friday at 4. 30 pm for further investigation, the statement added.