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Imphal: Churachandpur police raided a home in Lajangphai village on October 30. Officers acted on intelligence reports targeting the residence of 38-year-old Letminthang Haokip. They found 6.878 kg of opium hidden on the property. Three suspects were arrested on the spot.
Police took Letminthang Haokip, 38, into custody along with 35-year-old Nemneihoi Haokip and 29-year-old Chinneikim. Nemneihoi Haokip originally hails from Phaimol village in the Singngat sub-division but currently lives in Gamnomjang village. Chinneikim, originally from Leisan village near Sugnu in the Chandel district, now resides in Sijang village within the Churachandpur district.
Officers are running an investigation to track down other potential players in this operation. Local authorities confirmed the recovery and the arrests. The case remains active as police look into the circumstances of the seizure.
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