AR foils smuggling of betel nuts
Source: IT News
Chandel, March 13 2021:
Joupi Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(South) foiled smuggling attempt of illegal betel nuts at village Khengjoi, Chandel district on yesterday.
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 of the vehicle, 30 bags of beetle nuts weighing approx 3000 kgs, worth Rs 16 Lakhs 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 worth Rs 16.5 Lakhs, detained individuals and vehicles were handed over to Police Station Molcham, Chandel district for further investigation.