AR foils smuggling of contraband
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 09 2023:
Assam Rifles troop-ers seized contraband drugs weighing 264 grams worth approximately Rs 52.89 lakh in Kamjong district on July 6.According to PRO IGAR (S), during routine checking of vehicles at PVCP, Sorde COB, the troopers spotted suspicious behaviour by some individuals travel-ling in an Alto car on July 6 evening after which the car was stopped for check-ing.
On thorough search, 24 packets of brown sugar were found hidden under the fifth wheel compartment which were destined to smuggle to Guwahati via Ukhrul, the PRO informed.
The apprehended individ-uals along with the seized contraband items have been handed over to Phungyar police station for further investigation.