Contraband Items Worth 1.41 Crore Seized in Manipur’s Ukhrul District

Guwahati, October 10, 2019:

The troops of Assam Rifles seized contraband items worth Rs 1.41 crore near Aishi in the Ukhrul district of Manipur.

Based on intelligence inputs regarding the transportation of contraband drugs, troops of Assam Rifles intercepted and apprehended a suspect near Aishi village in Ukhrul district.

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The apprehendee has been identified as ThongKhomin Haokip, a resident of Aishi.

After a thorough search, the team seized 700 grams of brown sugar and 300 YaBa tablets worth Rs. 1.41 crore from the apprehendee.

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The apprehendee, along with the seized items, has been handed over to Chassad Police Station for further investigation.

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