In a significant anti-smuggling operation, the Assam Rifles intercepted a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately ₹5.1 crore near the Chandrapur area in Agartala, Tripura, on June 16, 2025.
Intelligence-Led Operation Near Indo-Bangladesh Border
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles personnel launched a targeted operation and successfully recovered 170 cartons of banned foreign cigarettes, suspected to have been smuggled across the Indo-Bangladesh border.
The seized contraband was promptly handed over to the Customs Department for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Assam Rifles Reaffirms Commitment to Border Security
A senior official from Assam Rifles stated:
“This operation reflects our ongoing efforts to combat illegal cross-border trade and protect India’s economic security. We remain committed to maintaining strict vigilance in smuggling-prone zones across the Northeast.”
Strategic Importance of the Seizure
The bust not only marks a major success in curbing contraband influx but also underscores the strategic importance of intelligence-driven, coordinated operations along India’s international borders.
