Dimapur Police seized approximately 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances and arrested three persons from Manipur during an operation near Patkai Bridge Junction on November 3.

According to a press release issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime)/PRO, 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 search was carried out in the presence of a Gazetted Officer and independent witnesses.

The search led to the recovery of approximately 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances concealed inside the spare tyre of one of the vehicles.

The arrested persons have been identified as Robinson Abonmai (44), Jeta Rai (39) and Ab. Wilamdinnang (37), all residents of Senapati district, Manipur.

Preliminary investigation indicated that the consignment had been sourced from Churachandpur, Manipur, and was being transported to Guwahati, Assam. Further investigation is underway to identify the intended recipient, trace the supply chain and establish possible links with wider inter-state drug trafficking networks.

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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).

Dimapur Police reiterated its commitment to taking firm action against drug trafficking and dismantling organised narcotics networks. It also urged members of the public to share credible information on drug-related activities with the nearest police station, assuring that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.