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Crime
Three Manipur residents arrested with 3 kg of suspected narcotics in Nagaland
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:38 PM
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Police in Nagaland detained three men from Manipur after seizing about three kilograms of material suspected to be narcotics.
Police officials in Nagaland announced the arrest of three individuals identified as residents of Manipur after a routine check led to the discovery of roughly three kilograms of a white powder believed to be a narcotic substance. The suspects were taken into custody at a checkpoint near the state border and are being held for further interrogation.
According to the police, the seized material was examined by forensic experts who confirmed its probable narcotic nature, though final laboratory results are pending. The authorities have not disclosed the exact type of drug, but the quantity suggests a significant trafficking operation.
The three men are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Law enforcement agencies in the Northeast have highlighted a rise in cross‑state drug movement, and this seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb such illegal trade.
According to the police, the seized material was examined by forensic experts who confirmed its probable narcotic nature, though final laboratory results are pending. The authorities have not disclosed the exact type of drug, but the quantity suggests a significant trafficking operation.
The three men are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Law enforcement agencies in the Northeast have highlighted a rise in cross‑state drug movement, and this seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb such illegal trade.