Imphal, March 19: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has made an appeal to all those involved in poppy plantation and illegal drug business to shun all such activities.

CM Singh said strong action will be taken against the persons found involved in the illegal activities.

Singh stressed that the government will not make any compromise at any cost in the war on drugs campaign.

CM Biren Singh said that two individuals were arrested on Saturday along with 20.27 kg of poppy seeds and four Kenbo bikes (Myanmar made) without registration numbers and two single-barrel guns from Old Boljang village under Lhungtin sub-division.

The two arrested have been identified as Ngamginsei Singson (20) and Lelen Khongsai (32).

“These illegal activities are a great challenge for our government. We appeal to the people to leave such illegal activities,” CM Singh stated.