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AR seizes contraband items worth Rs 99 lakh


In yet another major crackdown on drug smuggling, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Department, successfully seized 5,500 bottles of banned Phensedyl Cough Syrup from a jungle area near Kalachhara, Agartala, on Tuesday. The seized consignment is valued at approximately Rs 99 lakh in international market.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint operation was launched to curb the illegal trade of the banned syrup, which is often misused as a narcotic substance.

The seized consignment has been handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and necessary legal action. This operation highlights the commitment of Assam Rifles and the Customs Department in combating the menace of drug smuggling and ensuring public safety in the region.

Assam Rifles remains steadfast in its efforts to curb illegal activities along the border and within the state, reaffirming its role as the Sentinels of the Northeast.

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