Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, seized a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes dumped near the general area PVCP, Melbuk, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on 19 April 2025.
Acting on specific intelligence input, a joint operation was launched from Zokhawthar, resulting in the recovery of 46 cases of assorted foreign-origin cigarettes including Red & Blue, Gold Land, Karaweik, Premium Gold, and V Cigarette.
The seized items were handed over to Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, for further investigation and legal proceedings. The total assessed value of the recovered cigarettes is ₹59.8 lakh.
Assam Rifles remains committed to curbing cross-border smuggling and safeguarding the economic interests of the nation.
