In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles have recovered 140 bags of poppy seeds worth Rs 18.83 lakh along the Tlangsam-Tyao road in Champhai district near the Myanmar border, Assam Rifles said in a statement.
The AR recovered poppy seeds during an operation jointly launched by the personnel of 8 Assam Rifles, 20 FIT and Customs department on October 12, it said.
The recovered items were handed over to the Customs department for further legal proceedings, it said.
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