Imphal, Aug. 3 -- Four individuals, including three women, have been arrested in connection with separate drug smuggling operations in the Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur.

The arrested individuals were found in possession of a significant quantity of contraband substances, including heroin, brown sugar, opium, ganja, WY tablets, and cash.

According to the police, the drugs seized in these operations have a total street value of approximately Rs. 45 crore in the international illicit market.

On Saturday, security forces from both the state and central governments launched coordinated operations in two locations within the Kangpokpi district, following a tip-off.

They arrested three suspects under the Narcotic Drugs and...