Foreign cigarettes recovered at Zotlang village, Mizoram

 MIZORAM: Serchipp Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 100 cases of foreign origin cigarettes and 100 bags of poppy seeds worth Rs. 1.65 crore at Zotlang village (Zokhawthar-Champai Road) on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department, Champhai based on specific information. The joint team noticed the movement of suspected vehicle. The vehicle was intercepted by Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) and spot checking was carried out, where 10 cases of foreign origin cigarettes and 100 bags of poppy seeds worth Rs. 1.65 crore was recovered. The seized consignment and apprehended individual was handed over to Customs Department, Champhai on Wednesday for further legal proceedings, stated a press release.

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