Churachandpur Police seized approximately 6.878 kg of opium during a search operation at a residential house in Lajangphai village on October 30, arresting three persons, including the house owner.
According to police, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the suspected storage of opium at the residence of Letminthang Haokip (38).
The arrested persons have been identified as Letminthang Haokip (38), of Lajangphai village; Nemneihoi Haokip (35), originally from Phaimol village in Singngat subdivision and currently residing at Gamnomjang village; and Chinneikim (29), originally from Leisan village in the Sugnu area of Chandel district and currently residing at Sijang village in Churachandpur.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the seized contraband and establish whether other persons were involved in the suspected drug network.