Guwahati, June 16 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: A joint operation by Manipur Police and central security forces led to the arrest of four alleged smugglers in Churachandpur district on Monday, along with the seizure of 153 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar, a heroin derivative.

In the first phase of the coordinated action, three individuals identified as residents of Churachandpur district-Pauzathang (45) of Singngat village, Ginpu Zou (39) of Thingkangphai village and Kailunmang (30) of Hiangtam village were apprehended in the Tongdam area under Churachandpur police station limits. Officials said they were intercepted with 67 soap cases containing approximately 670 grams of suspected brown sugar.

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