Manipur police seize drugs worth Rs 80 crore in Jiribam, truck bound for Assam intercepted

Manipur police officials halted a truck bound for Assam at Jiribam in a drug‑smuggling operation. The vehicle was found to be carrying narcotics whose market value is estimated at about Rs 80 crore. The seizure was carried out by the state’s law‑enforcement agencies as part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the type of substances or the identities of the accused. The incident underscores the heightened vigilance of police forces along the Manipur‑Assam border.

The operation was reported by India Today Northeast, highlighting the scale of the bust and the strategic location of Jiribam as a transit point. Police officials said the interception was based on intelligence inputs, though they did not elaborate on the source of the information. The seized contraband will be forwarded to forensic labs for verification and further legal action.

The Manipur police have reiterated their commitment to dismantling drug networks that exploit border corridors. The case is expected to be investigated further, with possible charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.