Manipur Police Destroy Massive Cache of Narcotics in Imphal West
Manipur Police carried out a major disposal exercise on 27 September 2025, destroying a large consignment of seized narcotics at the Shija Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility in Lamdeng, Imphal West. The haul included 6 kg of heroin powder, 87 kg of brown sugar, 22 kg of WY tablets, 36 kg of pseudoephedrine, 182 kg of ganja and smaller quantities of SP capsules — recovered during operations by district police units, the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) and other security agencies. The disposal was supervised by DGP Rajiv Singh, who urged citizens to cooperate with police to curb trafficking.
On September 27, 2025, Manipur Police staged a formal destruction of seized narcotics at the Shija Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility in Lamdeng, Imphal West. This wasn’t a backyard bonfire — authorities used an established biomedical waste treatment facility to dismantle and neutralize the consignment in an environmentally responsible manner. The action was supervised by Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh, IPS, alongside senior officers from the state police and partner agencies. After the public exercise, the DGP visited Lamshang Police Station and met frontline officers, including women personnel and members of the Manipur Rifles/India Reserve Battalion. The event combined operational closure (destruction of evidence) with public accountability — a dual message of enforcement and transparency.
- 6 kilograms of heroin powder — a high-potency opioid with severe addiction and overdose risk.
- 87 kilograms of brown sugar — a heroin-brown variant or opiate mixture often sold illicitly in the region.
- 22 kilograms of WY tablets — synthetic narcotics sold as “WY” (often containing various formulations of stimulants or opioids, depending on market).
- 36 kilograms of pseudoephedrine — an important precursor chemical used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs.
- 182 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) — a large quantity of marijuana.
- Smaller quantities of SP capsules — another form of synthetic/prescription drug diversion.
FAQs
Q1: Exactly where were the seized drugs destroyed, and why that location?
A1: The narcotics were destroyed at the Shija Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility in Lamdeng, Imphal West on September 27, 2025. Authorities used the facility because it is equipped to neutralize hazardous substances in an environmentally controlled manner, ensuring safe and legal disposal.
Q2: What types and quantities of drugs were destroyed?
A2: Officials reported the destruction of 6 kg of heroin powder, 87 kg of brown sugar, 22 kg of WY tablets, 36 kg of pseudoephedrine, 182 kg of ganja, and smaller amounts of SP capsules — indicating substantial and varied contraband share.
Q3: Which agencies were involved in recovering and destroying the consignment?
A3: Recoveries were made by multiple district police units, the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) and other security agencies; the collective seizure items were then pooled and destroyed under DGP Rajiv Singh’s supervision.
Q4: Will a big destruction like this reduce street-level availability of drugs?
A4: In the short term, yes — large seizures disrupt supply and can create temporary shortages or price spikes. However, traffickers adapt, so sustained reductions require continued interdiction, prosecutions, and demand-side measures such as treatment and prevention.
Q5: How can citizens safely assist police efforts against drug trafficking?
A5: Citizens can assist by reporting suspicious activity to police hotlines, supporting local prevention and rehabilitation programs, encouraging affected individuals to seek treatment, and avoiding vigilantism. Police also urge community members to cooperate and provide credible leads responsibly.
