A team of district commando, Kakching seized 2.18 kg of suspected opium and arrested three drug peddlers, including two women, along the India-Myanmar Sugnu road on Monday.
The arrested persons have been identified as one Ngaineichong Guite, 33, wife of Thangkholal Guite of Phoilen, Chandel district; Hoikhoneng Haokip, 65, wife of Haokholet Haokip of Phaiphengkot, Chandel district and Thangkholal Guite, 36, son of Thongkhopao Guite of Phollen, Chandel district.
Police said acting on an input, the commando team led by sub-inspector Robindro Brown under the commando officer-in-charge, inspector, MD Abash Khan of commando, Kakching unit and under overall supervision of superintendent of police, Kakching district Shery Vats conducted the frisking and checking at the tri-junction of Moltichan village near Serou Lamkhai around 7.30 pm.
During the activity, one black four wheeler (TUV 300) bearing registration number MN-01AK 2294 was seen coming from Serou side driven by a male with two female occupants.
After identifying their identity, the occupants were further searched by the team. During body search, two polythene packets were found around her waist wrapped with a waist belt. On opening, the two packets bearing the logo ‘Nestle Everyday’ suspected to be Opium were found.
They were arrested on the spot and the items along with the Rs 3,65,300 cash were seized.
The arrested persons along with the seized items have been handed over to Kakching police station for further necessary action, police added.
