Imphal, Sept. 26 -- In a decisive operation aimed at curbing illicit drug trafficking, a joint team of 22 personnel from Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) successfully apprehended two individuals in possession of a massive cache of narcotics in Chandel district, Manipur, today.
An Assam Rifles official said the operation unfolded following specific intelligence inputs. Acting swiftly on the information, a mobile vehicle checkpoint was established in the general area of Bala Point.
During surveillance, a white Gypsy and a Kenbo motorcycle were observed approaching the checkpoint.
However, both vehicles halted approximately 60 to 70 meters short of the post, and the individuals onboard abandoned their vehicles and attempt...