Manipur: Drugs Worth Rs 92 Lakh Recovered in Tengnoupal

Imphal, November 5, 2019:

Assam Rifles troopers have recovered a huge quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 92 lakhs from Khudengthabi Check Post in the Tengnoupal district in Manipur.

On November 3, a search operation was launched at a vehicle check post by the troops of Assam Rifles.

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During the search operation, the troop intercepted a suspicious silver colour van driven by Md Rafik Khan of Thoubal District.

On checking the vehicle, the troop recovered 19 packets of Heroin weighing 230 gms worth approximately Rs 92 lakhs. Also, the troops detained the driver who was driving the vehicle.

The detained individual and the recovered items have been handed over to Moreh Police Station.

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Further investigation is on.

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