AR foils cross border smuggling in Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, July 10 2021:
Moreh Battalion under the aegis of IGAR(S) foiled cross border smuggling of contraband items in Moreh on July 8, said a statement of IGAR(S) .
During a routine patrol along the Indo-Myanmar border, the troops observed movement of suspicious individuals on two wheelers.
On seeing the security forces, the suspected smugglers escaped into Myanmar leaving behind several bags in the area.
Upon checking the bags, the troops recovered imported goods including liquor, hand bags, shoes, toys and apparels.
The cost of the contraband seized was assessed to be Rs 20.39 Lakh.
The seized contraband was handed over to Customs for further necessary legal action.