IMPHAL, December 31: The troops of 9 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) launched a swift search operation in general area Dalpatti, Ward No 1 and Ward No 2, Moreh from 29 December 29 and 30, 2013.
According to a press release from said PRO of IGAR (South), during the search operation, some persons were seen moving from Myanmar side into Indian Territory carrying packed consignments. On seeing Security Force, the persons escaped into the jungles of Myanmar territory leaving the consignment behind on Indian Territory near the International Border.
On thorough check, it was found that the items were banned Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Tablets weighing approximate 71 Kgs, it said and added that the cost of the recovered items is approximately Rupees 34,08,000/-.