Myanmar national held with suspected opium near Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal
A Myanmar national was arrested during a joint anti-drug operation at Nampong in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district. The seizure of suspected opium and cash has added to concerns over cross-border smuggling and illegal movement in the region.
- May 08, 2026,
- Updated May 08, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
- Joint teams acted on intelligence about illegal movement and narcotics trafficking
- Police intercepted 40-year-old Laho Kaita Kaisan while entering Indian territory
- Around 420.5 grams of suspected opium and Rs 1 lakh were seized
A Myanmar national was arrested with suspected opium and cash during a joint anti-drug operation along the Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on May 7.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Nampong Police and the Special Task Force (STF) at Nampong following specific intelligence inputs regarding illegal cross-border movement and suspected narcotics trafficking.
Police identified the accused as 40-year-old Laho Kaita Kaisan, a Myanmar national who was allegedly attempting to enter Indian territory illegally when he was intercepted by security personnel.
During the search, the team recovered around 420.5 grams of suspected opium along with cash amounting to Rs 1 lakh from his possession. The seized contraband and cash were confiscated as per legal procedure.
Officials said surveillance along the Indo-Myanmar border has been intensified in view of rising concerns over cross-border infiltration and drug smuggling activities in the region. Investigators suspect the accused could be linked to a larger interstate or international narcotics network.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, the Immigration Act and the Foreigners Act. Further investigation is underway.
