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Assam Rifles, Customs seize counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram

ANI February 22, 2025 136 views

Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force have successfully intercepted a significant smuggling operation in Mizoram's Chhungte area. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1,250 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes valued at Rs 42.5 lakh. This comes on the heels of another recent successful operation where narcotics worth Rs 71.15 crore were recovered. The coordinated efforts underscore the ongoing commitment to combating illicit trade in the region.

"Security forces launched an area domination patrol" - Assam Rifles Official
Champhai, Ferbuary 22: In a major crackdown on smuggling, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai, seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram's Chhungte area, said Assam Rifles.

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Joint operation discovers 1,250 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes in jungle

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Contraband handed over to Customs for investigation

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Follows recent narcotics seizure in same region

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Demonstrates robust anti-smuggling strategies

Acting on specific intelligence, security forces launched an area domination patrol towards Ruantlang on February 22 and discovered 1,250 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes hidden in a jungle.

The recovered contraband has been handed over to Customs authorities for further investigation. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade in the region.

Earlier, the Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police recovered a large cache of narcotics from the general area of Vangkai, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on February 18.

Acting on specific intelligence, security forces intercepted a consignment and seized 7.1 kg of Methamphetamine tablets and 3.1 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine, with an estimated market value of Rs71.15 crore.

One individual, identified as Vanlalruaia (59), a resident of Chhinga Veng, Aizawl, was apprehended in connection with the seizure. The arrested individual and the recovered contraband were handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.

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