Imphal, Sept. 19 -- The Anti-Drug Squad of Manipur Police arrested a woman for possessing heroin during a raid at Phougakchao Ikhai bazar in Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials reported on Friday.

Acting on specific inputs, the squad conducted a surprise operation in the market area under Phougakchao Ikhai police station limits and detained the suspect.

She was later identified as Farida Begum (36), a resident of Terakhongshangbi Gram Panchayat, Ward No. 1, Bishnupur district.

Police said the raid led to the recovery of 10 soap cases containing heroin weighing 153 grams and a mobile phone from her possession.

The authorities added that investigations are underway to trace the source and network behind the illegal consignment. Th...