Major Drug Bust: Woman Caught with Brown Sugar Hidden in Soap Cases

In a significant move against narcotics smuggling, local police have successfully intercepted a large consignment of brown sugar in Tuibong.

During a raid based on a tip-off, officers discovered 994 grams of the drug meticulously hidden within 82 soap cases. A woman, identified as Hatneithem Haokip, has been apprehended, according to officials.

This operation follows another recent seizure where police intercepted 27 soap cases of brown sugar from two suspects in a vehicle. Authorities continue their investigation into these incidents, aiming to dismantle the smuggling network.

(With inputs from agencies.)