In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchipp Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 740 bags of illegal areca nuts worth Rs.18.5 Lakh in general area Chhungte, Champhai and apprehended seven individuals on 30 January 2023.
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Police Department, Champhai based on specific information.
Approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts Rs 18.5 lakh (Eighteen lakh fifty thousand only). The seized consignment and apprehended individuals were handed over to Custom department, Champhai on 31 January 2023 for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of illegal areca nuts is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have been successful in launching such operations against the smuggling activities in Mizoram.
