In a significant move aimed at eradicating cross border smuggling, Assam Rifles captured a huge consignment of 350 sacks of illegal areca nuts worth Rs 2.4 Crore at Khuga Village of Churachandpur District, Manipur.
On 01 November 2024, three goods carrier trucks and one Tata DI loaded with illegal Areca nuts tried to cross Khuga Village at around 0200 Hr. Assam Rifles acted on specific input from sources and launched column to foil the smuggling. Assam Rifles intercepted the convoy at the vehicle check post established at Khuga and on checking, it was found out that the vehicles were loaded with 350 sacks of illegal Areca nuts in total , hidden beneath covers and cartons.
All four vehicles were detained and handed over to Divisional Forest Officer, Churachandpur after a joint interrogation by Assam Rifles and Police.
