The Business of Drugs in North-East India: Narcotics worth ₹ 287 crore seized by security forces in Manipur

IMPHAL:

In a major operation undertaken by security forces, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police seized nearly 72 kg of brown sugar from Kamu in Thoubal District of Manipur on November 11.

It is said that in a painstaking search undertaken, three concealed bags containing brown sugar were recovered in the early hours of November 11.

The market value of the narcotics recovered is assessed to be over ₹ 287 crore.

The Assam Rifles added that the security forces will remain committed in their efforts to curb the drug menace in North-East India by targeting the manufacturing and distribution networks.

(Edited by Ladiangti Rani)

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