Areca nuts seized in Aizawl

AIZAWL: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchhip Battalion of Headquarter 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 521 bags of areca nuts in general area Ruantlangon on Sunday.

The operation was carried out by a joint team of 8 Assam Rifles, 2 Assam Rifles and Customs Department, Champhai based on specific information. The approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts is Rs 1,03,54,500. Ongoing smuggling of areca nuts is a major cause of concern for the State of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar border, stated a press release.

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