Noney, Feb. 15 -- Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the smuggling of cigarettes, Assam Rifles on Sunday established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) on State Highway-06, Noney, Manipur.

During the operation, a vehicle moving from Churachandpur towards Kangpokpi was intercepted and subjected to a detailed check, according to the Headquarters Inspector General, Assam Rifles (East).

Upon thorough search of the vehicle, 23 cartons of Gudan Garam and 65 cartons of Mond Variance cigarettes were recovered.

The seized consignment, valued at Rs.2.9 crore, along with the vehicle, has been handed over for further legal proceedings. Two individuals were also apprehended in connection with the seizure.

On Tuesday, acting on specif...