Imphal, July 28 -- In a significant blow to illegal trade networks, Manipur foiled a large-scale liquor smuggling attempt on National Highway 102 near the Mantripukhri area under Heingang-PS, Imphal East district, during a swift and strategic operation on Sunday.

Two alleged smugglers were arrested along with the illegal items during the targeted operation, the police reported on Monday.

Acting on intelligence input, personnel from the Anti-Smuggling Squad of the Manipur police intercepted a consignment consisting of 16,073 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and cans of assorted liquor.

During the anti-liquor drive, the police apprehended two individuals from the Mantripukhri area under Heingang-PS, Imphal East district:(i) T...