Imphal, June 14 -- In a major operation by state and central security forces against organized drug syndicates operating in the North Eastern Region of India, 57.285 kgs of methamphetamine tablets, worth around Rs. 22 crores in international clandestine trade, were seized.

Methamphetamine, also known as 'ice' or 'crystal meth,' is a highly addictive psychostimulant drug smuggled into India through the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur.

The seized drugs, bound for Silchar, Assam, were intercepted at a location in Imphal West district on the adjoining nights of Thursday and Friday. The operation was assisted by personnel of the Assam Rifles, Manipur.

Based on intelligence input, Manipur Police, in coordination with the Assam Rifles, interce...