AR foils smuggling bid, seizes areca nuts
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 20 2023:
Assam Rifles foiled a major cross border smuggling attempt in Tuitam Khongkhai area in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Thursday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), troops of the force seized 1600 kg of areca nuts and 10,231 bottles of illicit liquor valued at approximately Rs 65.31 lakh loaded in four pickup vehicles and apprehended seven individuals.
The apprehended individuals along with the seized items and vehicles have been handed over to Sangaikot police station for further legal proceedings, the PRO added.
On the other hand, troopers of Assam Rifles seized approximately Rs 92.37 crore worth of contraband areca nuts packed in 13,365 bags during a search operation m general area of Namlee and Wanglee villages in Kamjong district on Friday, the PRO informed, adding that, the seized items have been handed over to Forest Beat Officer, Nambashi.
Meanwhile, under the aegis of IGAR(S), its troopers organised a drawing competition at Phaikoh Primary School in Kamjong district on Thursday.