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Manipur Police Arrest 50-Year-Old Man and Seize Tramadol, Alprazolam, Diazepam in Lilong
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:16 AM
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Manipur police detained a 50‑year‑old suspect in Lilong, confiscating several capsules of the painkiller Tramadol and the sedatives Alprazolam and Diazepam, officials said.
Manipur police announced the arrest of a 50‑year‑old man during a raid in the town of Lilong. The operation resulted in the seizure of multiple capsules of Tramadol, Alprazolam and Diazepam, substances classified as controlled under Indian narcotics law.
According to a statement released by the district police, the suspect was apprehended while attempting to transport the drugs. The seized items included a significant quantity of each medication, though exact numbers were not disclosed.
The police have forwarded the case to the local magistrate for further investigation and possible prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb the illegal circulation of prescription drugs in the region.
Manipur has witnessed a rise in the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids and benzodiazepines in recent years, prompting state officials to intensify surveillance and enforcement actions across districts.
According to a statement released by the district police, the suspect was apprehended while attempting to transport the drugs. The seized items included a significant quantity of each medication, though exact numbers were not disclosed.
The police have forwarded the case to the local magistrate for further investigation and possible prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb the illegal circulation of prescription drugs in the region.
Manipur has witnessed a rise in the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids and benzodiazepines in recent years, prompting state officials to intensify surveillance and enforcement actions across districts.