Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy

Assam Rifles seized contraband cigarettes in Mizoram

January 3, 2022 by adminficci News 0 comments

CHAMPHAI: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, the Serchhip Battalion of Headquarter 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 10 cases of Foreign Origin Cigarettes worth Rs 13 lakh in the Zokhawthar area of Champhai district of Mizoram on Sunday, stated a press release.

The Customs Department at Champhai seized the contraband items for legal proceedings, the press release stated.

Ongoing smuggling of Foreign Origin Cigarettes is a major cause of concern for the State of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar Border. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of North-East’, have continued their efforts against smuggling activities in Mizoram.

https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/mizoram-news/assam-rifles-seized-contraband-cigarettes-in-mizoram-571175

Prev
Next

Related Posts

China’s Shanzhai Companies Moving On From Counterfeit Imitation To Collaborative Innovation
May 28, 2014

Shanzhai used to refer to knock-off retail, and later end-consumer electronics,...

Blow away this smoke screen made from myths
August 25, 2014

Preventing smuggled cigarettes coming into Ireland is protecting young people...

HC questions lack of local testing infra for mustard oil adulteration
December 15, 2024

Chandigarh: As cases of food adulteration rise, especially in edible oils, it...

Illegal cosmetic products and supplements seized in Valenzuela raid
October 6, 2021

Agents of the Bureau of Customs seized imported cosmetic products and supplements...