: Security forces arrested two alleged drug traffickers and seized 18.2 kg of opium during a joint operation in Senapati district of Manipur on Friday.

Acting on a tip-off, a team comprising Manipur Police and CRPF personnel intercepted a truck at the Maram Police Station check post on NH-102 around 6 am. A thorough search led to the recovery of 18.2 kg of suspected opium hidden inside the vehicle’s body structure.

The truck was driven by Raju Ali, son of Mahtab Ali, of Ghopla Kaniha (Kamrup, Assam), and accompanied by Aynul Haque, son of Pizir Ali, of Bangaon (Kamrup, Assam). Both were taken into custody.

The seizure was made in the presence of a Magistrate and independent witnesses, officials said.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotro

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