IMPHAL: Security forces have seized huge quantities of foreign cigarettes and betel nuts that were smuggled into India from Myanmar through Chandel district of Manipur.
Two alleged smugglers – one male and one female – have been arrested by the security forces in connection with the seizure in Manipur.
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The arrests and seizures have been effected when the troopers of the Assam Rifles and Manipur police launched a joint operation at an area of the Chandel district on April 9 (Sunday) afternoon.
Based on specific input, a Mobile Vehicle Check Post of the Assam Riflies was established at Molchum-Phaisangjang road junction in Chandel district of Manipur.
Assam Rifles troopers and a team of officials from Molchum police station in Manipur recovered the items from Molchum-Phaisangjang road Junction in Chandel district.
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The security personnel intercepted a vehicle and recovered 34 bags of betel nuts weighing 2400 kilograms and 21 cartons of Myanmar-made cigarettes.
The seized items has been estimated to value around Rs 1 crore in the international markets, a statement said.
The apprehended persons, along with the seized items were handed over to the Manipur police for further legal investigation.