Guwahati, May 17 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: The sleuths of Manipur's Narcotics and Border Affairs (NAB) along with central security forces, in a joint operation, arrested two alleged drug smugglers and an insurgent cadre, recovering illegal drugs in separate operations across two valley districts on Saturday.

Acting on a reliable tip-off, the joint team intercepted a four-wheeler on the state highway near Pole Star College under Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district, officials reported on Sunday.

During a follow-up search, the team seized 13 soap cases containing suspected heroin/brown sugar (weighing approximately 147 grams) and Rs 52,000 in cash.

The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested for further investigation...