Three arrested with huge cache of arms and ammunition

AIZWAL: In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Aizawl Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition.

The recovered arms are – one Armscor AK22 Rifle, one Point 22mm Colt Pistol, 108 rounds of .22mm, one round of 7.62mm, two rounds of .32mm, five empty cartridges of .22mm, and two shotgun shells.

The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles, Mizoram Police based on specific information carried out during 31 March 2021.

The operation was based on confirmed intelligence inputs about the war like stores.

Swift and bold action of Security Forces resulted in apprehension of three individual who was later handed over to the Aizawl Police Station, stated a release.

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