Khowai (Tripura) [India], March 15 (ANI): In a major crackdown on smuggling in the Northeast, Assam Rifles seized 195 cartons of smuggled foreign cigarettes worth approximately Rs 1.95 crore in Tripura’s Khowai district, officials said on Friday.
According to a release, the contraband, valued at approximately Rs 1.95 crore in the international market, was confiscated during a joint operation. The seized goods have been formally handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and legal proceedings.
“This operation underscores Assam Rifles’ unwavering commitment to curbing smuggling activities and ensuring enhanced vigilance in the region,” read the statement.