On the night of May 9th, 2023, the Sairang Police Check Gate duty made another successful seizure of illegal areca nuts. During a routine check, the police discovered and confiscated 41 bags, weighing approximately 3280 kilograms, of suspected Myanmar areca nuts that were being transported illegally. The areca nuts were found to be in the possession of one vehicle, a 407 truck, which was being driven by Laldingngheta (43) of Armed Veng South, Aizawl.
The Sairang Police Check Gate duty acted promptly, and the seized items were handed over to the Custom Preventive force in Aizawl for further legal action. This swift action by the police is a testament to their unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and preventing the smuggling of illegal goods in the region.
The illegal transportation and sale of areca nuts is a growing problem in the region, with smugglers taking advantage of porous borders and lax law enforcement to transport the banned substance. The areca nut is classified as a harmful drug under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and its transportation, possession, and sale is strictly prohibited.
The Sairang Police Check Gate duty has been instrumental in curbing the smuggling of illegal areca nuts in the region. They have been carrying out regular checks and taking strict action against those found violating the law. The police have been working closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure that the banned substance does not make its way into the market.
In conclusion, the seizure of 41 bags of suspected Myanmar areca nuts by the Sairang Police Check Gate duty is a significant achievement in the fight against the illegal transportation and sale of the banned substance. The police’s prompt action and determination to uphold the law and maintain law and order is commendable and should be recognized.
