Assam Rifles seize narcotic substance worth Rs 13 crore in Manipur


Assam Rifles personnel have seized Yaba tablets, a narcotic substance worth over Rs 13 crore in Tamenglong district of Manipur.

In a statement, the Assam Rifles said the drug item was seized in an operation at Phaitol village under Tamenglong district in Manipur.

Acting on a tip-off, the troopers of Assam Rifles seized the narcotics tablets in a raid conducted on Sunday.

The entire consignment of seized narcotics in Manipur was estimated by the Assam Rifles officials to be worth around Rs 13.5 crore, an official statement stated.