Assam Rifles seizes contraband items
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 05 2023:
Joupi Battalion of IGAR (South) recovered contraband items (areca nuts) worth Rs 72 lakh from Khemdo-Joupi road junction in Chandel district on March 3 .
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that based on specific information, a mobile vehicle check post was established by Joupi Battalion on March 3 at Khemdo - Joupi road junction and intercepted five vehicles carrying approximately 28,800 kg of areca nuts worth Rs 72 lakh packed in 270 gunny bags.
The party seized the contraband along with 10 individuals and vehicles.
The seized items along with the driver, co-drivers and vehicles have been handed over to Pallel Customs Office for further legal investigation.