Imphal, April 14 -- Indian security forces and Manipur police once again uncovered an intertwined issue of drug trafficking and insurgency, in a series of operations where armed groups are involved in both illicit activities in this sensitive border state.

Upon receiving intelligence input, security forces conducted a joint operation in the general area of Tadbung Village along NH-37 under Kaimai police station in Tamenglong District on Sunday.

During the operation, two soap cases containing heroin powder of 80 grams were recovered, though no arrests were made, the police said.

In the follow-up, yet another search operation and area domination were conducted at the Natum Ching hills of Sanasabi village under the Yaingangpokpi police st...