Troops seize smuggled goods worth Rs 4.3 cr in Manipur

Imphal: Assam Rifles successfully foiled the cross-border smuggling of Areca Nuts along the Indo-Myanmar border in Kamjong, Ukhrul District on Friday and recovered goods worth 

Rs 4.36 cr.

Assam Rifles officials on Saturday said during a thorough search operation, 442 bags of Areca nuts were recovered, comprising 50 bags at 100 kg each and 392 bags at 80 kg each. 

These nuts were being illegally smuggled into India in ten vehicles through the international border. 

Assam Rifles handed over the seized Areca nuts, vehicles, and apprehended individuals to the Forest Department for further legal proceedings.