Areca nuts seized, Assam Rifles, recovered illegal Nuts in 1012 bags worth Rs. 1.06 crore

MIZORAM: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, recovered illegal Areca Nuts in 1012 bags worth Rs. 1.06 crore in general area of Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road in a joint Area Domination Patrol carried out on specific information with utmost diligence and tactical planning and recovered the consignment on Saturday.

The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Custom Department Zokhawthar based on specific information. Approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts is Rs 1,06,26,000/- (one crore six lakh twenty six thousand rupees only). The seized consignment was handed over to Custom department, Zokhawthar on Saturday for further legal proceedings.

Ongoing smuggling of illegal areca nuts is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have been successful in launching such operations against the smuggling activities in Mizoram, stated a press release.

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