Imphal, 13 October (HS): Manipur Police have arrested a 36-year-old man and seized approximately 932 grams of suspected brown sugar from his possession in Churachandpur district, following an intelligence-based operation.

According to information released by the Manipur Police Headquarters on Tuesday, a team of Churachandpur Police arrested the accused, identified as Douthanglen Haokip for allegedly possessing narcotic substances illegally.

The accused is the son of Yamangam Haokip of Geljang village in Chandel district and was residing at K. Salbung village in Churachandpur district at the time of his arrest.

During the operation, police seized 40 soap cases containing approximately 932 grams of suspected brown sugar allegedly concealed inside them.

Police have registered a case in connection with the seizure and are continuing their investigation. The accused is being questioned to establish the source of the suspected narcotics and identify possible links to a wider drug trafficking network.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash