Gold impounded
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2023:
A youth from Moreh was arrested along with gold biscuits worth Rs 93.19 lakh by the Assam Rifles in Tengnoupal district today.
The youth arrested has been identified as Suantak Lunjahao Vaiphei (34), son of S Hemkhai Vaiphei of SM Lhangjol village, Moreh Ward No 9, Tengnoupal district, reports our Correspondent.
The gold biscuits weighing 1660 grams were found from an Eeco Van during a routine checking conducted by the Tengnoupal Battalion of the AR at Khudengthabi Check Post, said PRO IGAR (South) .
The gold biscuits were found well concealed in the vehicle's central arm rest.
The vehicle was travelling from Moreh to Imphal.
The seized gold biscuits along with the arrested person have been handed over to Customs Department, Moreh for further investigation, said AR.