Assam Rifles successfully seized foreign-origin cigarettes valued at Rs 2.38 crore in the general vicinity of World Bank Road Zokhawthar in Champhai district, as per an official statement. Acting on specific information, the operation was conducted collaboratively by Assam Rifles and representatives from the Customs Preventive Force of Champhai in Zokhawthar.
According to an official press release from HQ IGAR (EAST), “In another achievement in its fight against smuggling, Assam Rifles, in conjunction with Customs Preventive Force Champhai, intercepted 109 cases of foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 2.38 crore in the general area of World Bank Road Zokhawthar, Champhai district, on December 23.” The entire shipment of foreign-made cigarettes was handed over to Customs Preventive Force Champhai for further legal proceedings.
The ongoing smuggling of illicit items remains a significant concern for Mizoram and India. The release emphasized that Assam Rifles, known as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast,’ persist in their efforts against illegal smuggling and have intensified actions to apprehend the key players involved in contraband trafficking in Mizoram.