• February 10, 2025 12:03 am

ASSAM RIFLES FOILS SMUGGLING OF ARECA / BEETEL NUTS (SUPARI)

Assam Rifles foils cross border smuggling of contrabands in Kamjong District on 16 Jan 2024. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the illegal transportation of Areca nuts enroute connecting Village Shankalok & Border Village Aloyo a search operations was launched. The column intercepted 08x trucks (Kunda Gadi) illegally carrying Arecanuts without valid documents purportedly intended for unlawful distribution in the black market.

A total of 870 bags (approx weight 70 tons) of Areca/Beetel Nuts, valued at Rs. 8.40 Crore, was seized and subsequently handed over to Forest Beat Officer, Gomnam, Kamjong District.

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