Imphal, May 1 -- The Assam Rifles have apprehended two alleged smugglers and seized 3 lakhs of high-quality banned drugs weighing around 35.41 kilograms, worth approximately Rs 9 crores in Manipur's Chandel district.

The operation conducted in the past 24 hours also led to the sizure of Rs 2.6 lakh in unaccounted cash and two four-wheelers used in the shady trades.

The Assam Rifles under HeadquartersInspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR South) on Thursday confirmed the apprehension and seizures of the contraband items that the individuals smuggled into Manipur from Myanmar through the porous Manipur-Myanmar border.

According to the reports, the troopers launched the operation at T Bongmol, New Songyang axis, and Yangoubung Chandel di...