A massive illegal consignment of foreign cigarettes has been seized by the troopers of Assam Rifles in Mizoramโ€™s Champhai district.  

The consignment of foreign cigarettes has been estimated to be of worth over Rs 1.31 crores.  

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โ€œThe operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs department Champhai based on specific information,โ€ read a statement from the Assam Rifles.  

The statement adds: โ€œApproximate cost of the sized foreign origin cigarettes, Mkt value โ€“ Rs. 1,31,17,000/- recovered items handed over to Customs Preventive Force Champhai.โ€ 

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As many as 100 cases and 45 loose packets of foreign cigarettes were seized in the operation from Maulkawi-Hruaikwn road area in Champhai district of Mizoram.  

One person has also been arrested in connection with the recovery.  

โ€œOngoing smuggling of drugs is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border,โ€ the Assam Rifles said.