Assam Rifles Seize ₹1.03 Crore Foreign Cigarettes in Mizoram

Assam Rifles personnel operating in Mizoram intercepted a shipment of foreign-origin cigarettes valued at ₹1.03 crore. The seized goods were found in a storage facility near the state’s border, indicating a smuggling route into India. The operation was carried out under a joint intelligence brief, and the seized cigarettes will be handed over to the customs authorities for further action. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts of the paramilitary to curb illicit trade in the Northeast. No casualties or injuries were reported during the seizure.