Assam Rifles recovered fresh Areca nuts worth Rs 5.20 lakh

AIZAWL: The Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered fresh Areca nuts in general area East Lungdar, (East Lungdar - Mualcheng Rd) Serchhip in a joint MVCP carried out on specific information on Monday.

The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles, Customs Department and other sister agencies Serchhip based on specific information. The approximate cost of the recovered fresh Areca nuts is Rs 5.20 lakh. The seized consignment, vehicles and apprehended individuals was handed over to Customs department, Lunglei for further legal proceedings, stated a press release.

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