AR foils cross border smuggling of contraband
Source: The Sangai Express
Kamjong, July 09 2023:
Assam Rifles personnel under the aegis of IGAR (South) foiled cross border smuggling of contraband items in Kamjong district on July 6 .
During routine checking of vehicles at PVCP, Sorde COB, the check post spotted suspicious behaviour by individuals traveling in an Alto car on the evening of July 6, a statement from IGAR (S) has informed.
On thorough search, 24 packets of brown sugar were discovered hidden under the fifth wheel compartment.
The items were being smuggled to Guwahati via Ukhrul for the purpose of selling them in the black market.
A total of 264 grams of brown sugar valued at Rs 52.89 lakh was recovered.
The recovered items and the four individuals were handed over to Phungyar Police Station for further investigation.