Manipur: 4 nabbed with 32.8 tons of betel nut worth Rs. 3.93 crore

Imphal: At least 328 bags of supari (betel nuts), weighing approximately 32.8 tons and valued at Rs 3.93 Crores in the "regional black market" were confiscated in a drive along the Manipur-Myanmar border on Tuesday. 

At least four suspected smugglers were nabbed in the operation.

Four vehicles engaged in the smuggling were also impounded, an official said.

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In response to credible intelligence indicating the unlawful transportation of betel nuts in the regions of General Area Kangpat Centre in Manipur's Kamjong district bordering Myanmar, a search operation was launched to curb illegal activities.

This operation successfully intercepted a total of four trucks that were involved in the illegal transportation of supari/betel nuts, lacking the necessary valid documentation.

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The intercepted goods were intended for unauthorized distribution within the black market, the statement said.

Upon thorough inspection, the search operation resulted in a significant seizure, encompassing 328 bags of supari/betel Nuts, weighing approximately 32.8 tons and valued at Rs 3.93 crore. 

The confiscated goods were handed over to the Forest Beat Officer of Kamjong District, the statement added.