Guwahati: With the ongoing cases of smuggling being a major cause of concern in the Northeast, once again a consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 2.34 crores was seized by a team of Assam Rifles in Mizoram on Tuesday.
The seizure was made by the Aizawl battalion of the Assam Rifles near Khuangphah village in Champhai district. The Khuangphah village borders Myanmar.
Three brands of foreign cigarettes were seized in the operation. The seized drugs have been handed over to the Mizoram Police for further illegal action.
ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS FOREIGN ORIGIN CIGARETTES IN MIZORAM
Aizawl Battalion of #AssamRifles, recovered Foreign Origin Cigarettes Worth Rs 2,34,72,900 /- (Total 78333 Cases of foreign origin cigarettes) in general area Khuangphah, Champhai District, Mizoram. @adgpi @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/Zk4U3dWgpl— The Assam Rifles (@official_dgar) June 7, 2022