Assam Rifles seizes foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 59.8 lakh in Mizoram

Assam Rifles and Land Customs Station seized foreign-origin cigarettes valued at Rs 59.8 lakh near Melbuk, Zokhawthar in Champhai district, Mizoram.
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ZOKHAWTHAR: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, seized a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes dumped near the general area PVCP, Melbuk, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release.

"Acting on specific intelligence input, a joint operation was launched from Zokhawthar, resulting in the recovery of 46 cases of assorted foreign-origin cigarettes, including Red and Blue, Gold Land, Karaweik, Premium Gold, and V Cigarette," Assam Rifles said.

The seized items were handed over to Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, for further investigation and legal proceedings. The total assessed value of the recovered cigarettes is Rs 59.8 lakh. (ANI)

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