Assam Rifles seize contraband drugs worth Rs 1.41 crore in Manipur's Ukhrul district

Guwahati, Oct 9 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles seized huge quantity of contraband drugs worth Rs 1.41 crore in Manipurs Ukhrul district a day ago, officials said on Wednesday.

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

The nabbed person was identified as ThongKhomin Haokip, a resident of Aishi.

A top official of Assam Rifles said that, after a thorough search, the team seized 700 grams of brown sugar and 300 WIY tablets worth Rs 1.41 crore from the person.

The apprehended person along with recovered items have been handed over to Chassad police station for further investigation.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)