AR foils smuggling of timber
Source: IT News
Imphal, March 07 2021:
Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of IGAR (South) foiled attempt of timber and furniture smuggling in Wamku-Khongjol on yesterday.
In an operation, the troops recovered a large quantity of timber and furniture and apprehended 02 smugglers close to Wamku-Khongjol road axis.
Acting on specific information regarding smuggling of timber and furniture across the Indo Myanmar border into Imphal, an operation was launched to intercept the vehicles carrying illegal goods.
At around 10:00 AM, the team intercepted one vehicle.
On thorough checking, timber, furniture and medicine plants worth Rs 10.5 lakhs were recovered.
The items along with smugglers and vehicles have been handed over to District Forest Officer, Chandel for further legal action.