Imphal, Feb. 16 -- Wung Tangkhul Region (WTR) claimed to have seized approximately 1,500 bottles of banned cough syrup and raw opium in Manipur.

The illegal items reportedly smuggled into the Ukhrul district of Manipur from Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland included Triroz-C, Dialex-DC, Cadifos-T, COF-Trex, Cyclotas tablets, and 50 grams of opium.

These items were confiscated by a team of the WTR during a drive in the Ukhrul district headquarters.

The banned cough syrups find their way into retail markets illegally for use as cheap alternatives to narcotics.Some individuals involved in the shady business were also nabbed, a report said on Sunday.

The banned cough syrup items were reportedly sold at Rs 500 per bottle in Ukhrul To...