Assam Rifles foils smuggling of Areca nuts
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 31 2023:
Assam Rifles foiled cross border smuggling of Areca nuts in Kamjong district on Sunday.
During checking of vehicles at mobile vehicle check post set up in Phunge village, the AR troops spotted suspicious movement of one truck with two individuals around 5.30 am.
On thorough search, Areca Nuts (Supari) were found being smuggled without valid documents from Namlee market to Ukhrul and further for black market sale in Kohima.
A total of 80 bags of Areca Nuts valued at Rs 55.22 lakh were seized and handed over to Phungyar police station.
The apprehended individuals, Md Firoj Khan and Sharuk Khan of Yairipok, Imphal East, were handed over to SHO of Phungyar PS for further investigation, informed a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S) .