Authorities in Manipur Torch Poppy Plants

Guwahati, December 13, 2018:

Manipur authorities teamed up to destroy Rs. 6 crores worth of poppy plants. The plants were spread across 30 acres in the Machi hill range in the hilly district of Tengnoupal.

The team carried out the destruction of the plants which as used to manufacture intoxicating substances such as opium, morphine, codeine and heroin.

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Forces comprising of the Tengnoupal District Police and Narcotics and affairs of Borders (NAB) conducted the operation between 9:30 am to 3:15 pm.