CHAMPHAI: Assam Rifles (East), seized a huge contraband areca nuts from the general area Melbuk - Champhai in Mizoram on September 22.
There is a total of 240 bags of areca nuts.
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The approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts is Rs 46,79,200.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department, Champhai based on specific information.