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BSF Seized Narcotics & Contraband Worth 16.55 Lakhs.

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In the series of Special Operations to thwart the trans-border smuggling activities in State of Tripura, BSF has succeeded in seizing 17 Kgs Ganja, 135 Bottles Phensedyl / Eskuf Syrup & other contraband articles, besides rescued 14 Cattle Head shaving combined value of Rs. 16,55,138/- during various operations along the Indo-Bangladesh International Border in intervening night of 13/14 Nov 2021.

In one of such operation on 13th Nov 2021based on specific intelligence input regarding transportation of contraband items in Bolero Pick-up (TR 07 A 1857) from Bishalgarh general area under Sub Div- Sonamura, Distt- Sepahijala for smuggling purpose, BSF troops of BOP Boxanagar, Ex-150 Bn BSF, Gokulnagar conducted a joint operation with police party of Police Station Kalamchoura. During the joint operation, party intercepted the target vehicle in Laru Bari area on Bishalgarh – Boxanagar Road and seized a consignment comprising of ‘Fire Crackers – 720 Pkt, 250 Kgs Rice and also confiscated Bolero Pick-up (TR 07 A 1857)’. Total seizure value – Rs 11,82,800/-. The seized contraband articles along with their mode of conveyance handed over to Police Kalamchoura on the spot for further legal action.

BSF Tripura is fully committed to curb the smuggling activities in bordering areas of Tripura State by regularly conducting ‘Special Operations’ on Indo-Bangladesh International Border.

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