7.312 KG HEROIN SEIZED IN A SWIFT OPERATION NEAR MYANMAR BORDER — 2 TRAFFICKERS ARRESTED
MUumbai, Jan 08: In its continued endeavour to crack down on cross-border drug trafficking emanating from Myanmar, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has intensified surveillance and enforcement along vulnerable routes in the North Eastern Region. NCB Imphal Zonal Unit successfully intercepted a major drug consignment originating from Haichin city of Myanmar, once again highlighting the persistent attempts by traffickers to exploit the Indo-Myanmar border.
Owing to sustained vigilance and tightened enforcement on traditional routes, drug trafficking networks have been forced to abandon conventional corridors and increasingly resort to dense forest tracks and riverine routes to evade detection. This evolving modus operandi has been observed consistently across the region.
In a related development underscoring this trend, NCB Guwahati Zonal Unit had last month intercepted and seized approximately 7 kg of heroin at Jiribam, reflecting the shifting trafficking patterns and the effectiveness of enhanced inter-zonal coordination and intelligence-led operations.
Against this backdrop, acting on specific intelligence developed over an extended period, NCB Imphal Zonal Unit mounted a swift operation and dismantled an international drug trafficking module operating from Myanmar to Manipur.
On 7 January 2026, NCB Imphal intercepted a Bolero vehicle near the Indo-Myanmar border and apprehended two individuals:
1. Ginkhawmlian, R/o Mata, Multam, Churachandpur District, Manipur
2. Mangboi Simte, R/o Mata, Multam, Churachandpur District, Manipur
A meticulous search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 7.312 kg of high-grade heroin, concealed inside 638 soap cases. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth approximately ₹15 crore in the illicit international market.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the seized drugs originated from Haichin, Myanmar, and were trafficked through forest corridors in Manipur to bypass urban surveillance, police checkpoints, and security camps.
Both the arrested persons will be produced before the competent court along with the seized narcotics for further legal proceedings under the NDPS Act.
The operation was conducted in close coordination with the Assam Rifles.
NCB urges citizens to actively participate in the fight against drug trafficking. Information related to drug sale or trafficking can be shared anonymously through MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline: 1933.
