In a major drug bust, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur Police, seized 578 grams of heroin valued at approximately Rs 2.31 crore in the international market on Sunday in Manipur’s Senapati district, officials confirmed.
An official release stated that the operation was carried out on NH-02, between Tadubi and Mao Gate in Senapati district, based on credible intelligence. The contraband was successfully intercepted at Marty’s Park, Mao Gate, along the National Highway, as reported by HQ IGAR (East).
“In a significant breakthrough, a joint operation conducted by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police from Mao Gate resulted in the recovery of 578 gms of Heroin of approximate amount of Rs 2.31 Crores in International Market on 17 November 24. The operation was carried out on NH-02 between Tadubi and Mao Gate road of Senapati district of Manipur,” the release stated.
“Acting on credible intelligence the forces undertook the meticulously planned operation successfully seizing contraband. Heroin at Marty’s Park, Mao Gate on the National Highway. The seized heroin, vehicle and individual were handed over to Mao police station authorities for further investigation and necessary action,” it further added.
The confiscated heroin, along with the vehicle and the suspect involved, has been handed over to Mao Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings.
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