In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 14 cases of Foreign Origin Cigarettes, 12 cases of Liquor, 60 cases of Foreign Origin Korean Soju and 34 cases of Beer worth Rupeess 22.78 Lakh in general area Zokhawthar Champhai on 19 February 2024.
The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Custom Preventive Force Champhai based on specific information. The entire consignment of Foreign Origin Cigarettes, Liquor and Beer worth Rupees 22,78,400/- (Rupees Twenty two Lakh Seventy Eight Thousand Four Hundred only) and recovered consignment has been handed over to Custom 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. 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.
