Assam Rifles seized Areca nuts in Champhai

AIZAWL: Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 55 bags of areca nuts in general area Ruantlang, Champhai on Saturday.

The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department, Champhai based on specific information. The approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts is Rs 13, 99,200. The Customs Department, Champhai, seized the contraband items and detained two individuals, stated a press release.

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