Drugs worth Rs 3.3 crore seized in Manipur

Guwahati, Nov 23:  Seizure of drugs smuggled in from neighbouring Myanmar continued in Manipur with Assam Rifle troopers in Manipur guarding international border with Myanmar seized a consignment of contraband narcotics valued at Rs 3.3 crore, officials said today.

Assam Rifles sources said that troopers on Sunday intercepted and recovered 850 gms of heroin near Khaukual village in Churachandpur district of southern Manipur, which shares borders with Maynamar and Mizoram. The seized contraband was handed over to Manipur Police.

The Manipur Police and Assam Rifles troopers have seized 582 kg brown sugar and a large quantity of heroin smuggled in from Myanmar valued at Rs 2,325 crore in four different actions since October 28.