Two truck drivers apprehended with smuggled goods worth over Rs 2 crore in Manipur

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IMPHAL:

Troops of Assam Rifles on Wednesday arrested two truck drivers and, recovered smuggled apparels and shoes worth over Rs 2.14 crore at Tengnoupal in Manipur.

The two truck drivers have been identified as Thongminlen Mate and Jangminthang Khongsai.

Acting on intelligence reports, the Assam Rifles intercepted two suspicious trucks at Tengnoupal at 5.30 am on Wednesday.

On examination of the vehicles, they recovered the smuggled apparel and shoes.

The recovered items along with the detainees have been handed over to Customs Department officials for further investigation.

(Edited by Laxmi Chyrmang)