Aizawl: The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Preventive Force Champhai, Mizoram, seized a significant consignment of illegal areca nuts on August 12.
The operation took place in the general area of Ngur, Champhai district, Mizoram.
The joint team recovered 46 bags of areca nuts, with an estimated value of approximately Rs. 25.76 lakh.
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The successful operation was executed based on specific intelligence gathered by the Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force.
The seized goods have been handed over to the Customs Preventive Force Champhai for further legal action.
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