Officials estimate the seized drugs and materials are worth nearly ₹8 crore in the international narcotics trade. Police said the arrests are part of a larger crackdown on cross-border narco-trafficking networks operating in Manipur.
BY PC Bureau
September 2, 2925: A joint operation by central agencies and Manipur Police has led to the arrest of two alleged drug smugglers, including a woman, from Thoubal district in the Imphal Valley. The duo was caught with a large cache of contraband drugs, including the highly addictive World is Yours (WY) methamphetamine tablets, police confirmed on Tuesday.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint team launched a raid in Lilong, under the jurisdiction of Lilong Police Station in Thoubal district. The operation was aimed at dismantling a smuggling network suspected to be moving meth tablets through the valley.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Makakmayum Musharaf (27) and Mrs. Ruhani (25). They were apprehended from Musharaf’s residence in Lilong Hangamthabi, Thoubal.
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During the raid, authorities recovered 2.35 kilograms of WY (Methamphetamine) tablets, along with ₹2,04,800 in cash, six mobile phones, three notebooks, multiple identity cards (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN, driver’s license, ATM cards), and a Walkie-Talkie set with charger. Jewelry items including a jantra, hand ring, and earrings were also seized, believed to have been purchased with drug proceeds.
On 01.09.2025, Security Forces arrested
(i) Makakmayum Musharaf (27) and
(ii) Mrs. Ruhani (25).
The duo was arrested from the residence of the former at Lilong Hangamthabi under Lilong-PS, Thoubal district. From their possession, the following were seized:
i)2.357 kgs of… pic.twitter.com/vnj0JhlC93— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) September 1, 2025
Officials said the confiscated drugs and materials carry an estimated worth of ₹8 crore in the international narcotics trade, underlining the scale of the smuggling racket operating through the Imphal Valley. Situated about 25 kilometers from Imphal, Thoubal serves as a vital hub connecting different parts of the valley. The district is predominantly inhabited by the Meiteis, with a significant population of Meitei Pangals (Muslims), especially concentrated in areas like Lilong, which is famous for its vibrant market and cultural life.
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Police further confirmed that the two accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2023, and further investigations are underway to trace the wider network.
Authorities believe the bust is part of a larger crackdown on organized narco-trafficking in Manipur, where cross-border smuggling routes remain active despite heavy surveillance.
