Rs 10 Crore Worth of Drugs Seized, Two Smugglers Arrested on the Manipur–Nagaland Border
A joint operation by Assam Rifles, CRPF and local police nabbed two alleged smugglers along the Manipur–Nagaland border and recovered contraband drugs estimated at roughly ₹10 crore, along with two vehicles and about ₹1.46 lakh in cash. The officers first detained Md. Yunush Khan and then raided a second location that yielded additional narcotics and cash; both accused are booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2023.
The facts on the ground: what was seized and who was arrested
Here’s the timeline in plain English:
- Security forces operating along the Manipur–Nagaland border detained Md. Yunush Khan (31) near Martyr’s Park under the Mao police station area. From him they recovered 92 packages of suspected WY tablets weighing 2.202 kg, a Tata Winger vehicle, mobile phones and two cream-coloured anklets
- Following interrogation, a raid at the residence of Md. Azad Khan (32) turned up additional items: 900 ml of Codeine, 12 g of brown sugar, 20 g of methamphetamine, two mobile phones and ₹1,46,550 in cash
- Altogether officials estimated the contraband’s value at about ₹10 crore and booked the accused under the NDPS (Amendment) Act, 2023 before handing them over to local police for further investigation.
Who carried out the operation and how common are these joint raids?
This wasn’t one agency working alone. The raid was a coordinated effort involving the Assam Rifles, the CRPF, and local police — a typical pattern in the Northeast where paramilitary and state units pool intelligence and resources to tackle cross-border smuggling. These forces have been increasingly active: similar, high-value seizures have been reported across Manipur and neighbouring states in recent months, showing both the intensity of trafficking and the pushback by security agencies.
FAQs
Q1 — Were the seized drugs locally made or brought in from outside the state/country?
A1 — The report doesn’t give a definitive origin for every item in this particular bust, but in many recent Manipur seizures authorities have said consignments were smuggled from across the Myanmar border. Cross-border trafficking is a common pattern in the region.
Q2 — How is the value (₹10 crore) estimated?
A2 — Valuations are typically rough market estimates based on international or regional black-market prices for the specific substances and quantities seized. Labs confirm the substance; officials then estimate resale value across distribution tiers (wholesale to retail), which is where big multipliers come in.
Q3 — What charges do the accused face?
A3 — According to the report, they were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2023, which includes stringent penalties for trafficking. Final charges and legal outcomes will depend on forensic results and court processes.
Q4 — Will this arrest disrupt local drug supply long-term?
A4 — Short-term disruption is likely (routes and networks are affected), but long-term impact requires follow-up action: dismantling networks, prosecuting leaders, and tackling demand through rehabilitation and social programs. Single busts rarely end a trade. (Policy analysis; not a direct source.)
Q5 — How can communities help law enforcement?
A5 — Communities can report suspicious activity, support rehabilitation initiatives, and promote economic alternatives for vulnerable families. Grassroots vigilance plus trust in police reporting mechanisms helps a lot. (Community-safety best practice — no single news citation.)
