In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles with rep of Custom Preventive Force Champhai, recovered five cases and 43 packets of foreign origin cigarettes worth Rupees 7.059 lakh in general area Iron Bridge Zokhawthar, Champhai district on 20 November 2023.
The operation was carried out in Zokhawthar by a combined team of Assam Rifles with representatives of Custom Preventive Force Champhai, based on specific information.The entire consignment of foreign origin cigarettes has a value of Rs 7,05,900/- (Rupees Seven lakh five thousand nine hundred only) and recovered consignment has been handed over to Custom Preventive Force Champhai 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.