Cigs worth Rs 2.9 Cr seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16 2026:
Assam Rifles personnel have recovered 88 cartons of illicit foreign cigarettes valued at Rs 2.9 crore from a vehicle moving towards Kangpokpi from Churachandpur on February 15 .
Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the smuggling of cigarettes, Assam Rifles on Sunday established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) on State Highway-06, in Noney.
During the operation, a vehicle moving from Churachandpur towards Kang- pokpi was intercepted and subjected to a detailed check.
Upon thorough search of the vehicle, 23 cartons of Gudan Garam and 65 cartons of Mond Variance cigarettes were recovered.
Two individuals were also apprehended in connection with the seizure.
The seized consignment and the vehicle have been handed over to Noney Police for further legal proceedings.




