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Security Forces Seize Rs 85 Crore Crystal Meth in Manipur
Security forces in Manipur recently made a big catch.
They found 6.2 kg of a dangerous drug called crystal meth, worth Rs 85 crore, and arrested a man named Md Yusub.
This happened in Imphal West district during a special operation.
The same day, they also found 1 kg of another drug, brown sugar, hidden in soap cases in Churachandpur district.
These actions are part of their efforts to stop drugs from being smuggled into Manipur from Myanmar.
Security forces seized 6.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 85 crore in Imphal West district.
A suspected drug peddler, Md Yusub, was arrested during the operation.
The operation was conducted by the BSF's 164 Battalion and the Imphal West district commando unit.
Additionally, 1 kg of brown sugar was seized in Churachandpur district.
The seizures are part of intensified efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks in Manipur.
- Who
- Security forces including the Border Security Force (BSF) and Imphal West district commando unit
- What
- Seizure of 6.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 1 kg of brown sugar
- Where
- Imphal West district and Churachandpur district, Manipur
- When
- Saturday, with the operation launched around 4 pm
- Why
- To dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in Manipur
Key facts
- Amount Seized
- 6.2 kg of crystal methamphetamine
- Value
- Rs 85 crore in the international market
- Suspect Arrested
- Md Yusub alias Kaki alias Jakir (41)
- Location
- Imphal West district, Manipur
- Operation Conducted By
- 164 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Imphal West district commando unit
- Additional Seizure
- 1 kg of brown sugar in Churachandpur district
- Act
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
Sources
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