Assam Rifles seized foreign origin cigarettes at Champhai district
In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles.
AIZAWL: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Serchip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered foreign origin cigarettes in general area Zokhawthar along the Indo-Myanmar border of Champhai district on Tuesday.
The operation was carried out by a team of 8 Assam Rifles on specific information. The approximate cost of the recovered foreign origin cigarettes is worth Rs 91,00,000. The Custom Department Champhai seized the contraband items and detained one person for further legal proceedings, stated a press release.
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