Security forces recover areca nuts worth Rs 72.74 lakh in Mizoram

In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, recovered 10,320 kgs of illegal areca nuts worth Rs 72.24 lakhs approximately in general area Zote, Champhai district, as per a press release. The operation was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Reps of Customs Preventive Force, Champhai on January 4. The entire consignment has been handed over to Customs Preventive Force, Champhai for further legal proceedings, the press release further stated.

The ongoing smuggling of contraband items is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram and India. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against illegal smuggling and has also doubled their efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of contraband items in Mizoram.