Dimapur Police seized 3 kg of suspected narcotics near Patkai Bridge Junction and arrested three Manipur residents during an operation
DIMAPUR — Dimapur Police seized approximately 3 kg of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested three persons near Patkai Bridge Junction on November 3.
According to a press release issued by the Dimapur Police on Wednesday, the operation was conducted following credible intelligence regarding the transportation of narcotic substances in two vehicles. The vehicles were intercepted at around 2.10 pm, and a subsequent search led to the recovery of approximately 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances concealed inside the spare tyre of one of the vehicles.
The search was conducted in the presence of a gazetted officer and independent witnesses.
The arrested persons have been identified as Robinson Abonmai, 44; Jeta Rai, 39; and Ab. Wilamdinnang, 37. All three are residents of Senapati district, Manipur.
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Preliminary investigation indicates that the consignment was sourced from Churachandpur, Manipur, and was being transported to Guwahati, Assam, the release stated.
Further investigation is underway to identify the intended recipient, trace the supply chain and establish possible links with wider inter-state drug trafficking networks.
A case has been registered at Chümoukedima Police Station under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, read with Sections 111 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).