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Crime
Punjab Police Seize 28 kg Opium Originating from Manipur
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:33 AM
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Punjab law enforcement officials confiscated 28 kilograms of opium that had been sourced from Manipur, according to a report by The Sangai Express.
Punjab police, acting on intelligence inputs, intercepted a consignment of 28 kilograms of opium that was traced back to the northeastern state of Manipur. The seizure was carried out by the state's anti‑narcotics wing during a routine check at a transit point within Punjab. Officials confirmed that the narcotic material was seized before it could enter the state's distribution network.
The confiscated opium is classified as a Schedule‑I narcotic under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, attracting the maximum penalties for possession and trafficking. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to identify the supply chain and any links to organized crime groups operating across state borders.
Law enforcement agencies have reiterated that inter‑state drug trafficking remains a serious challenge and that coordinated efforts between states are essential to curb the flow of illegal substances. The case underscores the need for continued vigilance at transit points and along major transport corridors.
The seized quantity, equivalent to roughly 61.7 pounds, will be handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis before being presented in court as evidence. No arrests have been reported so far, but police have indicated that further actions may follow based on investigative findings.
The confiscated opium is classified as a Schedule‑I narcotic under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, attracting the maximum penalties for possession and trafficking. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to identify the supply chain and any links to organized crime groups operating across state borders.
Law enforcement agencies have reiterated that inter‑state drug trafficking remains a serious challenge and that coordinated efforts between states are essential to curb the flow of illegal substances. The case underscores the need for continued vigilance at transit points and along major transport corridors.
The seized quantity, equivalent to roughly 61.7 pounds, will be handed over to the forensic laboratory for further analysis before being presented in court as evidence. No arrests have been reported so far, but police have indicated that further actions may follow based on investigative findings.