AR recovers illegally smuggled footwear worth Rs 12 Lakh
Source: IT News
Imphal, February 02 2021:
Acting on credible intelligence, Tengnoupal Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S) recovered illegally smuggled footwear in Tengnoupal district of Manipur yesterday.
Vigil troops of Assam Rifles spotted few individuals skirting the Vehicle Check Post at Tengnoupal with head loads through a jungle track.
On following the trail, troops of Assam Rifles found nine packages abandoned in the jungle.
After thorough inspection of the package, a total of 350 pairs of illegally smuggled shoes with assessed market value worth Rs 12.64 Lakh were recovered.
The recovered items have been handed over to customs department for further investigations.