AR foils smuggling bid
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, January 13 2023:
Shangshak Battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) foiled an attempt to smuggle timber in Finch Comer, Ukhrul District oh January 13 .
Troops of Assam Rifles intercepted & recovered one loaded Tata truck along with two persons while smuggling illegal timber near Finch Comer village, said a statement of IGAR(S) .
The timber worth about Rs 1.44 crore along with the apprehended smugglers and vehicle, were handed over to Forest Department, Kamjong for further legal action.
Moreover, based on credible intelligence, troops of Samsai Battalion established a MVCP at Phaibung Khunou village and intercepted recovered five loaded pick-up vehicles with 10 individuals smuggling contraband items on January 13 .
The individuals were reportedly moving contraband items including Betel nuts (Supari) worth about Rs 66.30 Lakh towards Dimapur.
The contraband items along with apprehended smugglers and vehicles were handed over to Phaibung Police Station.
Senapati district for further legal action.