Assam Rifles foiled cross-border smuggling of contraband items in general area New Mongjang Rd junction , Moreh (Manipur).
On 30 October 2024, during routine check by Mobile vehicle check post in general area New Mongjang Rd junction, Moreh, troops saw a vehicle approaching towards the new Mongjang village from Moreh. After seeing the presence of security forces at New Mongjang Rd junction, driver of the vehicles stopped the vehicle at distance and kept on waiting. This raised suspicion in the mind of party commander and he directed the troops to move towards halted vehicle taking due precautions. On seeing the troops approaching them, two individuals in the vehicle fled from the site towards the nearby dense jungle area leaving the vehicle. The troops carried out detailed search of the vehicle and found 70 sacks of Areca nuts hidden beneath the cartons of daily use/ food items. The total cost of seized items is approximately Rupees 30.24 lakh in the international market.
The seized items along with the vehicle has been handed over to Custom Preventive Force, Moreh for further investigation.
