Mizoram govt all set to crackdown on smuggling

The Mizoram government will set up a task force, involving officials of the state home department and representatives of NGOs, to curb smuggling of drugs, areca nuts and other items, a statement said on Thursday.

During a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Thursday, it was agreed to take stern measures against the illegal trade activities and to make collective efforts to seize all smuggled areca nuts and drugs, it said.

The meeting also decided to set up duty posts and check gates as many as possible across Mizoram and along the international borders.

It also decided to work with the Assam Rifles and Border Security Force (BSF), who are guarding the Indo-Myanmar and Bangladesh borders.