Imphal, June 22: Manipur Police arrested two alleged drug traffickers and seized 540 grams of suspected heroin, commonly referred to as brown sugar, during an operation carried out in Thoubal district on June 19.
The arrested individuals were identified as MM Mustakim, 24, and Md Imtiyaz Ahmad, 18, both residents of Irong Chesaba Mayai Leikai in Kakching district. They were apprehended from the Leishangthem Khong Manung area falling under the jurisdiction of Thoubal Police Station.
During the operation, police also seized a Maruti Suzuki A-Star with registration number MN-06LX-4506. The suspected narcotic substance and the vehicle have been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway.
In another operation conducted the same day, security personnel recovered 288 SP capsules from the residence of Md Sajid Khan, 28, at Lilong Leihaokhong in Thoubal district.
However, the accused was not present at the premises when the raid was conducted. Police said efforts are in progress to locate and apprehend him.
