Dimapur, Sep. 11 (EMN): In continuation to its run of seizures and apprehensions, an Assam Rifles Battalion recovered contraband drugs worth INR 47.25 lakh from Khudengthabi in Manipur on September 8.
Based on specific input regarding smuggling of drugs, a joint team from Assam Rifles and Moreh Police stopped a suspiciously moving motorcycle having no registration number, travelling from Moreh to Imphal, stated the PRO (Defence) in an update on Wednesday.
On thorough frisking and checking of the vehicle the joint team recovered 150 packages containing 15,750 WIY tablets worth approximately INR 47.25 lakh. The drugs were found hidden inside tool box of the motorcycle and were being transported to Pallel.
The apprehendees along with the seized items have been handed over to Moreh Police for further investigation.
