AR seizes areca nuts in Kamjong district
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 30 2024:
Assam Rifles seized four trucks illegally transporting areca nuts in the Kangpat centre area of Kamjong district during a search operation conducted on Monday.
Informing that the seized goods were intended for unauthorised distribution in the black market, PRO IGAR (S) said in a release that the seizure included 328 bags of areca/betel nuts weighing about 32.8 tonnes and valued at Rs 3.936 crore.
The confiscated items were turned over to Kamjong district's forest beat officer.
This successful operation not only curtailed unlawful activities, but also underscored the commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards in the region, the release added.