Security forces destroy 12.9 hectares of illegal poppy cultivation and burn a hut in Senapati district operation.
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IMPHAL — A combined team of Senapati Forest Division, Police, CRPF, NCB personnel and village volunteers from Khabung carried out an operation to destroy illegal poppy crops cultivated at upper and lower Khabung Hill ranges on Tuesday.
Approximately 12.9 hectares of illicit poppy fields were destroyed, and one temporary hut was burnt during the operation. Efforts are ongoing to identify and capture individuals who are involved in this illegal operation.
This operation was carried out to curb narcotic drug production and trafficking in the region.
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Poppy cultivation is a serious offence under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Therefore, the teams also urged all citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in eradicating this menace.
They also requested all the citizens of the district to stay vigilant and report any information regarding illegal poppy cultivation to the nearest police station.