On August 9, three persons were arrested along with arms and ammunition from Gwaltabi market shed area of Imphal East District, reports E Pao. The arrested trio identified as Ningthar Ngalung, Kazipam Makang and Achan Nakang were arms traders. They were taking the arms for selling to an individual at Yaingangpokpi Bazar when they were intercepted. 48 live rounds of 9 mm and one single barrel gun with four live rounds and two empty cases were recovered from their possession.