Imphal, June 25 -- The Indian Army and Assam Rifles recovered a large quantity of contraband tobacco products valued at approximately Rs 14 lakh along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur, officials said on Tuesday.

The joint operation was carried out near the Moreh-Chandel route in Tengnoupal district within the past 24 hours, based on credible intelligence inputs regarding illegal cross-border movement.

According to a statement from the Defence Wing, the patrol intercepted a suspicious vehicle bearing registration number MN01AS4250 near a football ground adjacent to Road Opening Party (ROP) Picket No. 18.

Upon inspection, security personnel recovered 28 packages containing an estimated 14,000 boxes of Win Win brand cigarettes, each con...