Assam Rifles foils smuggling of contraband items
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, June 24 2024:
Assam rifles foiled smuggling of massive quantities of contraband items in Tengnoupal district yesterday.
The Assam Rifles at the checkposts at Bongmol and SL Zougam on June 23, 2024 intercepted five vehicles carrying 109,000 cigarette packets and 4096 liquor bottles hidden beneath grocery items, said a statement by the Assam Rifles.
A thorough search of the vehicles led to the seizure of the said items.
Twelve individuals were also apprehended by the team of Assam Rifles along with the seized contraband items.
The apprehended individuals and the seized items were handed over to Machi Police Station for further legal actions.