Lawngtlai, Oct. 9 -- Assam Rifles, along with Mizoram police, apprehended two individuals and recovered 406 kg of Areca nuts in 45 bags with an estimated market value of Rs 30.84 lakhs.

According to the officials, Assam Rifles and state police conducted a thorough search of suspected boats.

The apprehended individuals were identified as San Saw Mg and Kyaw Thein Lwin, both of whom belong to Pagarwa, Rakhine, Myanmar.

"The recovered item and the apprehended individuals were handed over to the Police Station Lawngtlai for further legal proceedings," officials said.

Earlier, acting on intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles carried out a surprise and coordinated operation in the general area of Saikumphai, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Wednes...