Gold seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, July 11 2018:
Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) apprehended one gold smuggler carrying four gold biscuits weighing 664 grams worth approximately Rs 19.92 lakhs from Permanent Vehicle Check Post (PVCP), Khudengthabi today.
Based on a specific input regarding smuggling of gold from Moreh to Imphal, a Silver Colour Maruti Van bearing Regd No MN 06L 9255 was stopped for checking at PVCP, Khudengthabi.
While frisking and carrying out thorough checking of the baggage at Ladies Check Point, four gold biscuits weighing approximately 664 grams were found inside the purse of one of the women passengers.
Tinlam (37) of Chavanghai Veng, Tuinom Part 2 Moreh was apprehended while smuggling the gold.
Recovered gold biscuits along with the apprehendee were handed over to Custom Preventive Force, Moreh.