Imphal, Nov. 8 -- Security forces and law enforcement agencies in Manipur have intensified operations against illegal activities, leading to several arrests, the seizure of narcotics and the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition in separate incidents across the state.

In Senapati district, a joint team of Senapati Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) uncovered an alleged inter-district drug trafficking network following a vehicle check at the T. Khullen Naka Check Post.

During the operation, security personnel apprehended a resident of Thoubal district after allegedly recovering 590 grams of brown sugar concealed inside his vehicle. Subsequent investigations led police to identify another suspected asso...