Mizoram: 52 gold biscuits worth Rs. 2.69cr seized, 2 arrested
Customs officials have seized 52 gold biscuits valued at Rs. 2.69cr from Mizoram and arrested two Myanmar nationals in this connection. Superintendent of the anti-smuggling unit of Aizawl customs division, LH Haokip said, acting on a tip-off, the customs officials intercepted a car at Seling customs check-gate on Tuesday and seized the gold bars, weighing 8kg, from the possession of the two persons.
Accused were identified as residents of Sanmeuh Kawlpi and Tahan
The two persons were identified as David Muangpi (23) and Somkhankap (19), residents of Sanmeuh Kawlpi and Tahan areas of Myanmar respectively. They were arrested and produced before a local court here yesterday, Haokip said. The customs officials said that gold smuggling from Myanmar, using Mizoram as a conduit, has been on the rise in the state since 2015.
