Security Forces Bust Drug Smuggling Attempt in Kangpokpi; Three Arrested with Brown Sugar

Security forces arrested three individuals along with a large quantity of suspected brown sugar during an operation at Alex Farm under Kangpokpi Police Station in Kangpokpi district on Tuesday.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Veineichong Lhungdim and Thongkhopao Lhungdim, both residents of C. Munnom Village, Saitu Gamphajol, and Thangminlun Haokip of T. Thangkan Village, Saikul, all from Kangpokpi district.

During the operation, the security team seized 225 soap cases containing brown sugar, weighing approximately 9.8 kilograms, from their possession. Additionally, a Maruti Alto car, a diesel auto, and four mobile phones were also recovered.

The arrested persons, along with the seized contraband and vehicles, have been handed over to Kangpokpi Police Station for further investigation.

Authorities suspect the seized narcotics were intended for distribution within and outside the state, and further investigation is underway to trace the supply network.