Dimapur, Oct. 19 (EMN): In a joint operation conducted by the 23 Sector Assam Rifles and department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Aizawl on Oct. 18, 47 gold bars weighing about 7.482 Kg worth (market value) INR 2,39,83,529 were seized at Sihphir.
“The gold, which was hidden in the handle of a suitcase trolley, was recovered when two individuals travelling in a Tata Sumo were intercepted at a Mobile Vehicle Check Post established by the joint team,” said a statement from PRO (Defence) Colonel C Konwer.
“During inquiry, the apprehended persons revealed that the gold was brought to Aizawl from Myanmar and is being taken to Assam,” it stated.
The apprehended individuals along with the recovered items were handed over by the Assam Rifles to DRI, Aizawl.
