Areca nuts seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Kamjong, February 02 2024:
Assam Rifles foiled cross border smuggling of areca nuts valued at Rs 13.6224 crore in the general area of Kangpat Centre under Kamjong district yesterday.
In response to credible intelligence indicating the unlawful transportation of areca nuts, Assam Rifles launched a search operation and intercepted a total of thirteen trucks that were involved in the illegal transportation of areca nuts, lacking the necessary valid documentation, said a statement issued by IGAR (S) .
The intercepted goods were evidently intended for unauthorized distribution within the black market, added IGAR (S) .
Upon thorough inspection, AR found 1337 bags of areca/betel nuts weighing approximately 113.52 tons and worth Rs 13.6224 crore.
The confiscated goods were handed over to the Forest Beat Officer of Kamjong District.