Cross border smuggling of areca nuts, timber foiled
Source: The Sangai Express
Kamjong, January 24 2024:
Assam Rifles foiled cross border smuggling of areca nuts and timber in Kamjong district today.
A statement by the Assam Rifles said that acting on credible intelligence indicating the unlawful transportation of areca nuts and timber in the regions of Shanklok and Kangpat Centre, a search operation was launched.
This operation successfully intercepted a total of seventeen trucks that were involved in the illegal transportation of areca nuts and timber without valid documentation.
Upon thorough inspection, the search operation resulted in a significant seizure, encompassing 1205 bags of areca/betel nuts, weighing approximately 96.4 tons and valued at Rs 11.568 crore.
Additionally, 850 cubic feet of Timber, valued at Rs 6.8 lakhs were seized.
The cumulative value of the seized items amounted to Rs 11.636 crore.
The confiscated goods were handed over to the Forest Beat Officer of Kamjong district.