In a major crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles apprehended six individuals, including four women, in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district on Friday. The detainees were caught in the act while attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of areca nuts, valued at approximately Rs 2.5 crore, from Myanmar into India.
The operation, overseen by the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), was conducted near the villages of Machi and Khampang Khullen. During routine patrols, Assam Rifles personnel intercepted and inspected several suspicious vehicles, leading to the discovery of 28,200 kilograms of areca nuts.
Following the seizure, the contraband was handed over to the customs department for further investigation. The six arrested individuals are currently in the custody of the local police.
This significant bust underscores the ongoing efforts by Assam Rifles to curb smuggling activities along the Indo-Myanmar border, reflecting the armed force’s commitment to maintaining national security and economic stability.
