Imphal: Police arrested three men Thursday morning for trafficking local liquor in Manipur. A team from CDO/IE made the bust during routine checks at Langdum Lamkhai in the Keirao area.
Officers identified the suspects as Puthem Thouba Singh, also known as Raghumani, 30, of Andro Leitan Pekpham; Khunumayum Shantikumar Singh, alias Naocha, 25, of Andro Khuman; and Longjam Sanathoi Meitei, known as Thoiba, 28, of Andro Uchol Awang Leikai.
The raid netted 580 litres of illicit booze. Police also confiscated two cars used in the operation. Officers handed the suspects and the confiscated haul to the Officer-in-Charge of Excise Porompat. Police stated, "The arrested individuals and the seized items were subsequently handed over to the Officer-in-Charge of Excise Porompat for further necessary action."
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