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Assam Rifles seizes smuggled foreign origin cigarettes worth over Rs 29 lakh in Mizoram, nabs 2
In their continued efforts against smuggling activities, the Assam Rifles troops deployed in Mizoram seized a consignment of smuggled foreign origin cigarettes.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday by the Serchhip Battalion under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), the HQ IGAR (East) said in a press statement.
During the operation, a total of 23 cases of foreign origin cigarettes were seized in the general area of Chhungte in Champhai district of Mizoram.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force Champhai based on specific information, the Assam Rifles statement said.
It is estimated that the seized foreign origin cigarettes would cost Rs 29.90 lakh in the international market. The Customs Preventive Force Champhai seized the contraband items and detained two individuals in connection with the seizure.
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