Imphal, April 5: Manipur Police on April 3 carried out separate operations across Kakching and Imphal West districts, leading to the seizure of large quantities of contraband tobacco and the arrest of two individuals with suspected illegal cough syrup.
During a routine vehicle check at Kakching Chumnang under Kakching Police Station, officials intercepted a bus bearing registration number AS12-AC 8560 and recovered multiple tobacco products. The seizure included 100 packets of TL-20 Royal chewing tobacco, 20 packets of Talab Royal chewing tobacco, and 50 packets of Shikhar brand tobacco. Authorities said further investigation is underway to identify those involved in transporting the consignment.
In a separate operation under Imphal Police Station, two individuals were arrested from the Old Lambulane area in Imphal. The accused have been identified as Tarungbam Barun Singh (28) of Uripok Tourangbam Leikai and Samaj Ashangbam (28) of Nagamapal RIMS Road, both residents of Imphal West district.
Police recovered 480 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup from their possession along with a Maruti Alto car. Officials noted that such substances are frequently misused and fall under regulated narcotics provisions.
Legal proceedings have been initiated in both cases, and authorities are continuing investigations to trace the origin and distribution networks linked to the seized items.
