Mokokchung Police intercepted a suspected vehicle and recovered two country-made AK rifles, three .32 pistols and a live round during routine checking at Tzsusapang sector under Mokokchung village on 30 July.
According to a press release issued by the Mokokchung Police, the vehicle, a Honda Amaze bearing registration number AS-07CB-6839, was intercepted at around 1:40 a.m. while travelling from Shamator via Chari Junction towards Dimapur.
During checking, police recovered two country-made AK rifles along with three magazines, three country-made .32 pistols with three magazines and one live .32 round.
One person, identified as Khumkiumong Yimkhiung, 42, son of Yimso, a resident of Khumishe under Aghunato Police Station in Zunheboto district and presently residing at Naga United, Chumoukedima, was apprehended.
During further investigation, police arrested another accused, identified as Kone Mary, wife of Danii Lah and resident of Saranmai village in Senapati district of Manipur, from Kohima on 3 August.
A criminal case has been registered at Police Station-I, Mokokchung, and further investigation is underway.
The police said the case remains under investigation.