In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 38 x bags of Areca nuts worth Rupees 21.28 Lakh in general area Hmunhmelthu Village, Champhai on 14 February 2024.
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 38 bags of Areca nuts worth Rs 2,128,000/- (Rupees Twenty One Lakh Twenty Eight thousand Only) and recovered consignment have been handed over to Customs Preventive Force, Champhai for further legal proceeding.
Ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India. Assaam 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.
