Foreign cigarettes worth Rs 98 lakhs seized in Guwahati
First Published: 9th November, 2022 11:56 IST
In a major success, the Assam Police seized sticks of foreign cigarettes worth Rs 98.68 lakh in Guwahati in two consecutive operations. As per inputs, the customs department received specific
In a major success, the Assam Police seized sticks of foreign cigarettes worth Rs 98.68 lakh in Guwahati in two consecutive operations.
As per inputs, the customs department received specific intelligence regarding the transportation of smuggled cigarettes of foreign origin through couriers.
The consignment of cigarettes of foreign origin had been booked at Blue Dart Express Ltd., located near the junction of Zoo Road and Ambikagiri Nagar.
The department launched a specific operation and identified the specific consignment containing the cigarette packages.
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A total of 5 packages were booked, the contents which included cigarettes of Chinese and Korean origin.
In fact, a total of 1 lakh 48 thousand sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes valued at Rs 29,60,000 were recovered and seized.
Meanwhile, upon detailed checking, 8 packages including one big-size steel trunk led to the recovery of 3 lakh 45 thousand 400 sticks of cigarettes of the brand were recovered which is estimated to cost Rs 69 lakh and 8 thousand.
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