Assam rifles seize drugs worth over Rs 15 crore in Manipur, arrest one person

Churachandpur (Manipur) [India], March 4 (ANI): In a major blow to the drug cartel and the perpetrators of drug businesses, Assam rifles apprehended one suspected drug dealer and seized Rs 15.4 crore worth of drugs, officials said on Tuesday.
Based on specific inputs regarding a drug ring, Assam rifles carried out an operation in Thingkangphai Village, Churachandpur district of Manipur, under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) launched an operation on March 3, 2025 to apprehend the drug dealers and seize the drugs.
"Late night on 03 March 2025, Assam Rifles caught red handed Mr Thangsuanman (44 years), resident of M Tanglian Village, a suspected drug dealer who was trying to close a drug deal in a white Mahindra Bolero vehicle," read a statement from Assam Rifles.
On searching the vehicle, approximately 1.5 kg of suspected Heroin in 132 soapcases worth Rs 15.4 Crore (approx) was found and seized, Assam Rifles said.
The apprehended vehicle and seized drugs were handed over to Churachandpur Police station for further investigations.
Earlier on March 3, Assam rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police, seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 60.63 crore in the Champhai district of Mizoram. The operation was conducted on February 28 in the general area of Crossing Point One, Zokhawthar.
In a post on X, the official wrote, "AssamRifles, along with Mizoram Police, recovered Methamphetamine Tablets weighing 20.209 Kgs Worth Rs 60.627 Crores in general area Crossing Point One, Zokhawthar, Champhai District, Mizoram on 28 Feb 2025."
On February 28, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police conducted intelligence-based joint operations in Mizoram, leading to the apprehension of three individuals and the recovery of arms and ammunition.
On February 27, security forces launched an operation based on specific intelligence inputs in Lawngtlai town, Lawngtlai district. This operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of ammunition. (ANI)