Champhai (Mizoram) [India], October 25 (ANI): Assam Rifles has recovered contraband worth Rs 27.68 lakh in the general area of Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road in Champhai district of Mizoram.

"Recovered foreign-origin cigarettes, whiskey and beer worth Rs 27.68 lakh in the general Area Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road, Champhai district on October 24," said a statement issued by Assam Rifles on Wednesday.

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The operation, which was carried out by a combined team of Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force, was based on specific information.

The seized contraband was handed over to the Customs Preventive Force Champhai station for further legal proceedings.

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Assam Rifles, which is called the Sentinels of Northeast', said that it would continue its efforts against illegal smuggling and has doubled its efforts to nab the kingpins of the smuggling of contraband items in Mizoram. (ANI)

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