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Imphal: Imphal East District Police and security forces locked up three men on October 4. The anti-narcotics operation netted 318 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. It was a bust based on reliable intelligence.
Officers targeted the Ningthem Pukhri Mapal area. They nabbed 41-year-old John Longjam, the son of the late L. Herojit Meitei, for holding 158 bottles of CHOCO+ Coup syrup. Each bottle contained 10 mg of Codeine Phosphate. Longjam spilled the beans under questioning. This led the team to the residence of 41-year-old Longjam Wanglen, the son of the late L. Noren, at Naoremthong Khulem Leikai. He is now in custody.
The investigation moved fast. Wanglen pointed the finger at 29-year-old Ningthoujam Henching, the son of N. Chaoba of Singjamei Oinam Thingel. Officers found 160 bottles of the same syrup with Henching. Police said, "The three arrested persons, along with the seized items, were handed over to Porompat Police Station for further legal action."
The operation took two vehicles off the road as well. Police seized a Mahindra XUV and a TVS Jupiter scooter. All evidence is now with the Porompat authorities.
Updated at 5th October 2026 at 5:49pm
Investigators identified John Longjam by his alias, Mani. Records also show he hails from Sagolband Tera Khuraijam Leirak.
Security forces hit another target in the Thoubal district. District commandos nabbed 32-year-old Abdul Riyas Rahaman, also known as Phundreimayum Bobo, in Sangaiyumpham Part-I, Puleipokpi. Officers seized a soap case packed with suspected heroin and a stolen Honda Activa scooter. The suspect and his stash are now at the Thoubal Police Station.
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