4 Zarda-laden vehicles seized
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 28 2013:
In its continued drive against smuggling of banned tobacco products in the State, troops of 20 Assam Rifles have seized four Zarda-laden vehicles at Laiyong in Chandel district today.
The seized vehicles were two Shaktiman trucks and two Tata Sumo MUVs.
According to AR officials, the banned tobacco products were being transported to Moreh via Chakpikarong.
The vehicles were found carrying Zarda during checking at around 3.30 pm today.
The Shaktiman trucks bearing registration numbers MN 04A/0446 and MN 041A/7899 were driven by Angalin from Sugnu and Krishnamohan from Kakching respectively, while the Tata Sumos bearing registration numbers MN 01/4461 and MN 04A/498 were driven by Roshan from Moreh and Momo from Pallel.
The market value of the seized Zarda consignment has been estimated at around Rs.1 crore.
Meanwhile, Thoubal Police Commando apprehended one person with 62 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon.
The arrested person has been identified as Md Manal (23) of Lilong.