Assam Rifles foils cross border smuggling of contrabands

Imphal: Tengnoupal battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S) foiled cross border smuggling of contrabands near Chalwa village, Tengnoupal district on Thursday.

During border domination patrol, troops of Assam Rifles found packages concealed in dense foliage near Chalwa village. On thorough search of the packages, contrabands items to include liquor, cigarettes, food items and electronic items were recovered.

The recovered items were assessed to be worth Rs 6.05 lakh, the Assam Rifles said.

The recovered contraband items were handed over to Customs Representative, Moreh for further investigation, it added.