Srikona Battalion of Headquarter 21 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles(East) foiled the smuggling of 500 bags of areca nuts worth Rs one Crore on Tuesday.
Based on specific input received Assam Rifles about the movement of contraband items on NH37, Assam Rifles launched an operation that resulted into the confiscation of 500 bags of areca nuts (approx 40,000kg) loaded on two trucks. The loaded trucks with Areca nuts along with 5 persons were then handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and processing.
This operation of Assam Rifles will not only curb the illegal activities of smuggling but also it is another milestone in the journey of putting a complete end to the financial support which is being provided to Insurgent groups in the form of extortion/ income from these illegal activities.