Imphal, Sept. 8 -- A joint team from the Anti-Drug Cell, Manipur, and Imphal East district police arrested two alleged smugglers and recovered 50 kilograms of contraband ganja worth approximately Rs 20,000 in the regional clandestine trade, police reported on Monday.

Acting on a tip-off about suspected anti-social elements operating along National Highway 102, the team intercepted a vehicle reportedly headed to Dimapur, Nagaland, on Sunday.

After thoroughly searching the vehicle, the team detained two suspects found in possession of cannabis/ganja. They made the arrests and seizure at Khabam Lamkhai, under the jurisdiction of Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district.

Police later identified the arrested individuals as:i. Pathan ...