Aizawl, Jan. 26 -- In a significant and well-coordinated action against illegal activities in Mizoram, Assam Rifles successfully recovered 339 bags of illegal Areca Nuts from general area Tlangnuam, Aizawl, on Sunday. The total market value of the seized consignment is estimated to be Rs.1 crore and 80 Lakhs.

As per a release by Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), the operation was carried out based on timely intelligence inputs regarding the storage of contraband. Consequently, Assam Rifles launched the operation that culminated in the seizure of a consignment, three vehicles and the arrest of three individuals, who were handed over to Custom Preventive Force, Aizawl, for further investigation and necessary legal proceed...