Imphal: Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) seized three trucks carrying 15.7 tons of areca nuts worth Rs 1.35 crore at Saiboh village, Sangai Lot Subdivision on 21 June 2024.
Based on the input received from its own sources about the movement of contraband items from across the Indo Myanmar Border, a column of Assam Rifles was launched in the general area Saiboh village, Churachandpur District on June 21, 2024.
Three unattended goods carriers were found and after thorough search of the area, it was found that the trucks were carrying approx 15.7 tons of areca nuts of Myanmar origin worth Rs 1.35 crore.
The seized trucks and Areca Nuts were handed over to the District Forest Office, Churachandpur District for further necessary action, according to a press note from the PRO, IGAR(S).
