On October 6, 2023, the Assam police seized 1320 kg of Burmese Supari from Hailakandi district. The seizure was made during a routine patrol by the Bilaipur police station.
The supari was being transported in three auto rickshaws and one car. However, all the drivers of the vehicles had fled from the scene before police could check the vehicles.
Police sources said that during night patrolling by the staff of Bilaipur Police Station, three autorickshaws bearing registration numbers AS 24AC 1794 (loaded with 2 sacks of Burmese Supari), AS 24AC 2989 (loaded with 9 sacks of Burmese Supari), and AS 24AC 3395 (loaded with 2 sacks of Burmese Supari) and one Alto bearing Registration Number AS01BE 1115 (loaded with 9 sacks of Burmese Supari) were intercepted and the betel nuts were recovered from these vehicles.
The seized supari is estimated to be worth around Rs 20 lakh. Burmese Supari is a popular chewing nut in India, but it is also illegal to import it into the country.
The seized supari is estimated to be worth around Rs 20 lakh. Burmese Supari is a popular chewing nut in India, but it is also illegal to import it into the country.
The Assam police have been cracking down on the illegal trade of Burmese Supari in recent months. This is the latest in a series of seizures made by the police in the state.
The seizure is a significant blow to the illegal trade of Burmese Supari in Assam. It is also a sign that the police are committed to enforcing the law and protecting the health of the people.
Further investigation is underway.