A truck, which had a permit for transporting edible salts, and coming from Guwahati, Assam, was found illegally transporting huge quantities of IMFL to Imphal.
The total value of opium from the plantation will be approximately Rs 10,2,90,000 if calculated at the rate of Rs 70,000 per kg at the local market, Tousem SDO Paul Nangsha said.
The demand for immediate rehabilitation and resettlement for the displaced homesteads of landowners affected by the construction of NH- 137 Tamenglong-Mahur road was raised during the Hill Leaders day cum Meeyamgi Numit.
Manipur Weather Advisory: Public are advised to be cautious while venturing out as "very heavy rainfall" is likely to hit Chandel, Jiribam, Pherzawl districts in Manipur.