AR foils smuggling of betel nuts in Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2021:
Joupi Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) foiled smuggling attempt of illegal betel nuts at Khengjoi village in Chandel district yesterday, said a statement of Assam Rifles.
Based on specific inputs received regarding movement of contraband & illegal items on road Phaisangjang-Khemdo, all vehicle check posts along the route were alerted.
Three vehicles including a Bolero and two Maruti Gypsies were intercepted between 3.30 pm and 5:30 pm by the vehicle check post at Khengjoi and on checking the vehicle, 30 bags of beetle nuts weighing approximately 3000 kgs, worth Rs 16 lakh were recovered.
Six individuals travelling in the vehicles were detained and on questioning it was revealed that the recovered items were being ferried to Sugnu from Khumkot and Khangtung villages, Chandel district.
The recovered items, detained individuals arid vehicles were handed over to Molcham Police Station for further investigation.