Imphal: Pambei led UNLF seized huge amount of sedative drugs from a medical store and a godown worth around Rs 26 lakh and apprehended two persons, on Monday.
The seized drugs were handed over to local meira paibi and burn down to ashes.
Media coordinator of the outfit, Th. Charairongba on Tuesday told newmen at a community hall located at Langol Ningthou Leikai, Imphal West that acting on an information of smuggling of some sedative drugs the outfit investigated on the matter and seized the drugs including Nitrosun 10, Diazepam and cough syrup from a medical store ‘Kangla Drugs and Surgical’ located at Naoremthong, Imphal West.
The outfit also seized same drugs from a godown located at Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak, Imphal West near St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Sangaiprou, Imphal on the same day, he added.
The medical store is owned by Nongthombam Jamesjet alias Thoi, son of Nongthombam Megajit of Naoremthong and the godown is owned by Ngariyanbam Hitler son of late Ng. Kabok of Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak, Imphal West.
Charairongba said Meghajit and Hitler is in their custody, however, Jamesjet is at large. He cautioned that Jamesjet must surrender himself to the outfit in three days.
The seized drugs were handed over to the members of Universal Mother’s Organisation and Langol Apunba Meira Paibi for disposal.
President of Langol Apunba Nupi Lup, Akham ongbi Tilotama Leima said it is unfortunate that some people are conducting illegal business by selling sedative drugs amidst over year long crisis.
She said those who are apprehended should be given severe punishment by the outfit.
The seized drugs were burnt down by the members of Universal Mother’s Organisation and Langol Apunba Meira Paibi.
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