Dynamite News Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes Marijuana worth Rs 10 Cr; Gold Bars of Rs 1 Cr
The joint team executed the operation with efficiency and coordination, striking a significant blow to smuggling networks. Read further on Dynamite News:
Agartala: Acting on specific intelligence, the joint team of Assam Rifles and the Customs Department in two separate incidents seized 2286.9 kg of marijuana from the Vijayanagar area and 14 gold bars and ornaments weighed 1.15 kgs with an estimated value of Rs 1.02 crore in Badarghat in West Tripura district.
The joint team executed the operation with efficiency and coordination, striking a significant blow to smuggling networks in the region, said officials.
Value Of Contraband
The seized contraband is estimated to be over worth Rs 10.20 crores in the international market. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of two individuals. The seized contraband and apprehended individuals were handed over to authorities for further legal action.
The successful interdiction is part of the ongoing efforts by Assam Rifles to counter illegal activities along the border areas and ensure national security.
Gold Seized
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In a separate operation, Assam Rifles in collaboration with Customs Department crackdown on smuggling activities, successfully seized 24 carat of gold in bars and unfinished ornaments from general area Badarghat, West Tripura district on today, February 22 .
The 14 gold bars and ornaments seized weighed 1.15 kgs and has an estimated value of ₹1.02 crore in the international market. Acting on a specific intelligence, the joint team executed the operation with coordination and recovered the gold and also apprehended two individuals. The seized gold and the individuals were handed over to the authorities for further legal action.
Counterfeit Cigarettes Confiscated
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai, seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram's Chhungte area, said Assam Rifles.
Acting on specific intelligence, security forces launched an area domination patrol towards Ruantlang on February 22 and discovered 1,250 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes hidden in a jungle.
The recovered contraband has been handed over to Customs authorities for further investigation. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat illicit trade in the region.
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Seizure On 18 Feb
Earlier, the Assam Rifles and Zokhawthar Police recovered a large cache of narcotics from the general area of Vangkai, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on February 18.
Contraband Tablets
Acting on specific intelligence, security forces intercepted a consignment and seized 7.1 kg of Methamphetamine tablets and 3.1 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine, with an estimated market value of Rs71.15 crore.
One individual, identified as Vanlalruaia (59), a resident of Chhinga Veng, Aizawl, was apprehended in connection with the seizure. The arrested individual and the recovered contraband were handed over to the Zokhawthar Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.