Assam Rifles, Customs recovers illegal money from Boxanagar

In a joint operation conducted by Assam Rifles and Customs Department, illegal currency (including 5,04,000 INR and 86,000 BDT) were seized from a hardware shop from general areas of  Boxanagar under Sepahijala district of Tripura on Thursday.
Assam Rifles sources said that acting on a specific   intelligence provided by ECIB, Assam Rifles and Customs Department conducted a well-planned search operation which led to the recovery of illegal money. This operation will go a long way in restricting the illegal smuggling and malpractices along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
A statement by Assam Rifles added that the force has been ever vigilant and proactive in undertaking anti-smuggling drives along the border. This well executed operation shows the unwavering commitment and professionalism of Assam Rifles in ensuring that the region is free from illegal smuggling activities.