Dimapur, November 4: Dimapur Police have seized approximately 3 kilograms of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested three persons from Manipur in a major anti-drug operation near the Chathr River Bridge Junction on November 3.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, the operation was conducted at around 2:10 PM following credible intelligence inputs regarding the transportation of narcotic substances in two vehicles.The vehicles were intercepted by a special police team, following which a search was conducted in the presence of a Gazetted Officer and independent witnesses.
During the search, approximately 3 kilograms of suspected narcotic substances were recovered 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. Wilamdinang, 37. All three are residents of Senapati district in Manipur.
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the consignment originated from Churachandpur district in Manipur and was being transported to Guwahati in Assam.Police stated that further investigation is underway to identify the intended recipient, trace the entire supply chain and establish possible links with wider inter-state drug trafficking networks.In connection with the seizure, a case has been registered at Chümoukedima Police Station under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act, 1985, read with Sections 111 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Dimapur Police reiterated their commitment to taking firm action against drug trafficking and dismantling organised narcotics networks, while appealing to members of the public to share credible information on drug-related activities with the nearest police station. The identity of informants, police assured, will be kept confidential.
