Nagaland Police have arrested three persons from Manipur and seized around 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances after intercepting two vehicles in Chümoukedima district, officials said on Wednesday.
The seizure was made near Patkai Bridge Junction at around 2.10 pm following intelligence inputs about the transportation of narcotic substances. Acting on the information, a police team intercepted the two vehicles and conducted a search in the presence of a gazetted officer and independent witnesses.
During the search, the police recovered the suspected narcotic substances concealed inside the spare tyre of one of the vehicles. The recovery was made as part of the operation to prevent the transportation of illegal drugs through the district.
The arrested persons have been identified as Robinson Abonmai (44), Jeta Rai (39) and Ab Wilamdinnang (37). All three are residents of Senapati district in Manipur.
According to preliminary investigation, the consignment had originated in Churachandpur district of Manipur and was being transported to Guwahati in Assam.
Police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the seizure.
Further investigation is underway to establish the intended recipient of the consignment and identify other persons who may be involved in the transportation and wider supply network.
