Imphal, Jan. 8 -- In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 7.312 kg of high-grade heroin and arrested two alleged traffickers in a swift operation carried out in Manipur's border areas.

The operation was conducted by the NCB Imphal Zonal Unit as part of its intensified crackdown on narcotics smuggling from Myanmar into India. Acting on specific intelligence developed over a prolonged period, NCB teams intercepted a Bolero vehicle near the Indo-Myanmar border on January 7 and apprehended two occupants.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Ginkhawmlian and Mangboi Simte, both residents of Mata village in the Multam area of ...