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Manipur: Illegal arms & ammo seized from Myanmar national

First Published: 21st August, 2022 20:36 IST

In a major breakthrough, a combined team of 5th Assam Rifles and Manipur Commando team arrested a Myanmarese national along with Arms and Ammunition. The arrested person has been identified

In a major breakthrough, a combined team of 5th Assam Rifles and Manipur Commando team arrested a Myanmarese national along with Arms and Ammunition.

The arrested person has been identified as 40 year old U. Aung Bo Bo Thant of Tamu District in Myanmar. Acting on a tip off, the team carried out a search operation on Saturday, during which they recovered 2 pistols- one Glok 9mm pistol and one Sig Sauer 9mm pistol, 41 live rounds along with 5 mobile phones and 2 files containing personnel documents and cards from his possession.

The arrested person along with the seized items has been handed over to Moreh Police Station for further necessary actions.

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