In a significant move against smuggling and financial crimes, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), confiscated gold biscuits and unaccounted Indian currency valued at Rs 21.87 crore in Tripura. The operation, based on specific intelligence, led to the arrest of three individuals – Kunal Jaiswal, Ajay Naha, and Rakesh Das. The seized items included approximately 14 kg of gold biscuits worth around Rs 19 crore and Indian currency amounting to Rs 2.87 crore.
The successful seizure, conducted by the Assam Rifles and DRI, was a result of coordinated efforts and vigilance to combat illegal activities and maintain security in the region. Following the operation, the confiscated gold and currency were handed over to the DRI for further investigation and legal procedures. The Assam Rifles emphasized the importance of such operations in curbing illegal activities and ensuring regional security.
In a separate operation targeting counterfeit goods trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in conjunction with the Customs Department in Silchar, recovered counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 34 lakhs from a godown. The intercepted consignment, en route via Silchar for distribution to other states in India, signifies ongoing efforts to disrupt counterfeit networks. The Assam Rifles and Customs Department in Silchar have been actively engaged in operations against counterfeit goods, aiming to dismantle such networks and prevent the circulation of fake products.
