In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, recovered foreign origin Cigarettes ,whiskey and beer worth Rs 27.68 lakh in general area Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road, Champhai district on 24th October 2023.
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force Champhai based on specific information. The entire consignment of foreign origin cigarettes and liquors costing approx Rs 27,68,000/- (Rupees Twenty seven lakh sixty eight thousand only) has been handed over to Custom Preventive Force Champhai station for further legal proceedings.
Ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India. Assam Rifles rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against illegal smuggling and has also doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of contraband items in Mizoram.