AR foils smuggling attempt
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 18 2021:
Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of IGAR (South) foiled smuggling attempt of Burmese Teak Wood in New Songyang yesterday.
The troops recovered a large quantity of smuggled Burmese Teak wood and apprehended two smugglers near New Songyang, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The team was deployed to thwart smuggling of illegal goods on routes connecting Indo Myanmar border into Chandel and Tengnoupal districts.
During late evening hours, troops intercepted one truck which was ferrying wood worth Rs 48 lakh, added the statement.
The recovered wood alongwith apprehended smugglers and vehicles were handed over to Civil authorities for further legal action.