Illegal arms, ammunition seized

Imphal, December 12 2014 :
Troops of Red Shield Division in a well planned attempt busted arms
dealers during an attempt to smuggle a huge consignment of weapons and
ammunition inside the State along the Indo-Myanmar border, according to a
statement issued by PRO(Defence), Imphal.

The apprehendees have
been identified as Khenthang (48) s/o Luthsuanthang of Zamphi district
Tonzang (Myanmar), Paudoa (45) s/o Thang Khogin of Zamphi district
Tonzang (Myanmar) and Seamtong (36) s/o Pau Suanthong of Zamphi district
Tonzang (Myanmar) .

The special operation was launched by troops of Red Shield division from Churachandpur district.

A
precisely executed operation resulted in apprehen- sion of three arms
dealers along with seven MA III MK II Rifles, 14 magazines and 19 rounds
packed in a steel case and cash of 2,08,000 Kyat.

Further
interrogation revealed that the consignment was bought from Kalemyo on
December 6 and were being illegally smuggled inside Manipur to abet
insurgent activities.

The apprehendees alongwith recoveries have being handed over to the police.