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Manipur Police Arrest Two Assam Men with 2.3 kg Amphetamine Tablets
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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Manipur police have detained two men from Assam after discovering 2.3 kilograms of amphetamine tablets in their possession. The arrest is part of a broader anti‑drug operation in the state.
Manipur police arrested two men from Assam on Thursday after a raid uncovered 2.3 kilograms of amphetamine tablets in their possession. The suspects were apprehended at a location near the state border, according to a statement released by the Manipur Police Department.
The seized drugs are believed to be part of a larger smuggling network that operates between Assam and Manipur. Authorities say the operation was coordinated with intelligence from the Central Bureau of Investigation.
The two men have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and are currently in custody pending further investigation. Police officials have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.
This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by state and central agencies to curb the flow of illicit drugs across northeastern India.
The seized drugs are believed to be part of a larger smuggling network that operates between Assam and Manipur. Authorities say the operation was coordinated with intelligence from the Central Bureau of Investigation.
The two men have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and are currently in custody pending further investigation. Police officials have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.
This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by state and central agencies to curb the flow of illicit drugs across northeastern India.