Imphal, July 4 -- Two individuals were arrested and 22 grams of suspected heroin were recovered during a frisking operation conducted by police at Kanglatombi Bazaar under Sekmai Police Station in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, officials said on Thursday.

The accused have been identified as HR Mathanmi (48), a resident of Tanrui Village in Ukhrul district, and S Mery (47), of Khongdei Ngawar in Senapati district.

Police said the operation followed a tip-off about a road accident involving a motorbike at Kanglatombi Bazaar. A team from Sekmai Police Station, including female personnel, reached the site where a man and a woman had sustained injuries.

While preparing to move them for medical assistance, officers observed a polythene packe...