In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, the Assam Rifles troops deployed in Mizoram recovered a huge consignment of foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 10.40 lakh.
The Serchhip Battalion of HQ 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 8 cases of foreign cigarette at Chhungte village in Champhai district near the India-Myanmar border on Wednesday, Assam Rifles said in a statement.
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The operation was carried out by a joint team of 8 Assam Rifles, 11 Assam Rifles and customs department based on specific information, it said.
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One person was apprehended for possessing the contraband worth Rs. 10.40 lakh, which was believed to be smuggled from Myanmar.
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The recovered items and the accused were handed over to the customs department for further legal proceedings.
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Ongoing smuggling is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border.
Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ has continued its efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram.