Assam Rifles seizes narcotics worth Rs 12.5 crore in Jiribam

Jiribam (Manipur) [India], December 6 (ANI): Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Police and CRPF, seized 50,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 12.5 crores from a vehicle in Jiribam, Manipur and apprehended two individuals on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release on Saturday.
Acting on specific intelligence on drug trafficking, Assam Rifles in Jiribam launched a joint operation with the Police and CRPF on December 6.
"The team successfully intercepted a narcotics consignment, leading to the recovery of 50,000 WY/R tablets worth about Rs 12.5 crore, which was being transported in a vehicle. Two individuals in possession of mobile handsets were also apprehended, who were later handed over to Jiribam Police," Assam Rifles said.
The operation underscores the commitment of Assam Rifles in combating NDPS activities and safeguarding the region from the narco menace, Assam Rifles said.
The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur Police, conducted joint operations in Manipur from November 23 to 28, 2025, according to an official release.
The operations resulted in the apprehension of 11 cadres from various groups and the recovery of 14 weapons, including rifles, pistols, and explosives, as well as illegal contraband and war-like stores.
The operations were conducted in districts including Imphal West, Kangpokpi, Saikul, Thoubal, and Tengnoupal. Apprehended individuals were handed over to authorities for further legal action.
On November 23, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Imphal West Police Commandos apprehended an active KCP (PWG) cadre from Canchipur, Imphal West.
On November 25, Assam Rifles, during an operation in the general area Shonglung, Kangpokpi district, recovered one Heckler and Koch G3 rifle with magazine, two bolt-action rifles, four Pull mechanism rifles, one Improvised mortar, two Hand Grenades, with detonators, two G3 Live rounds, and one Hand Held Radio set.
On the same day in the general area of Galbung village, Saikul district, Assam Rifles recovered one carbine with magazine, one 303 Rifle, six 9 mm rounds, one 303 magazines, two .22 pistols with magazines, two Single Bolt Action Rifles, various types of ammunition and explosives, two Radio sets (Baofeng) four Pompey, three PEK, cordex, and detonator. (ANI)