In a follow-up drug seizure case of suspected WY tablets (Methamphetamine) in Churachandpur, the State Police recovered Rs 39,33,300/- (Thirty-nine lakhs thirty-three thousand and three hundred only) cash stashed in a bag during a targeted house search from one Thangmaljohh, also known as Hunter (35), son of Khomminthang, a resident of Suangdoh/Enpum village, Churachandpur district, according to Manipur Police.
The contraband items (WY) and cash were seized during two consecutive operations. Police at first recovered 10 packed bundles of WY labelled as ‘999’, which will be worth around Rs 10 crore in the international market.
The operation was led by Churachandpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) N. Thangzamuan, along with Inspector James Vaiphei, Officer-in-Charge of Singhat Police Station.
A case has been registered under FIR No. 03(07)2025 SGT-PS under Section 22(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2023, for further investigation, police added. Further investigation is ongoing.
