Imphal: In a series of joint operations in different Manipur districts, the Army and other security forces have arrested nine hardcore militants and recovered 36 weapons, a few Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), drugs and other war-like stores, officials said on Tuesday. The Defence Spokesman said that these coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur. Police officials suspect that the drugs were smuggled from Myanmar, which shares a 398 km unfenced border with Manipur. The official said that the security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across the hilly and Imphal valley districts. Security Forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts.