Assam Rifles recovers foreign currency and apprehended two persons in Mizoram

The troops of Assam Rifles recovered a huge amount of foreign currency and apprehended two persons in Mizoram’s Siaha district.

The PRO of IG of Assam Rifles (East) said that the operation was carried out near the Zawngling area, Block Tuipang of Siaha district based on specific information.

“During the search operation, Myanmar and Indian currency was recovered.The Myanmar currency recovered was 73,43,700 Kyat (which is equivalent to Rs 2,84,568.72) while the Indian currency was Rs 2,33,910.

The persons apprehended and recoveries made were all handed over to the Customs Department, Lunglei.

ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE AMOUNT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY IN MIZORAM
Lunglei Battalion of #AssamRifles on 03 Dec 2022, recovered huge amount of Foreign Currency & two individuals were also apprehended near Zawngling, Block Tuipang, Siaha District. @HMOIndia @adgpi @PIBHomeAffairs pic.twitter.com/w9kNsYimti

— The Assam Rifles (@official_dgar) December 4, 2022