Guwahati, 14th January: In a significant operation on January 14, 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed under Guwahati Frontier intercepted and seized a substantial quantity of sugar destined for illegal trade along the Indo-Bangladesh international border.
The forces of the 45th Battalion BSF, engaged in a thorough boat patrol along the Brahmaputra River near Sukhchar – Khagrachar riverine Channel, PS-Sukhchar, Distt- South Salamara Mankachar (Assam), successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt. They confiscated a staggering 6400 kg of sugar, valued at Rs 2.56 lakh, intended for trafficking from India to Bangladesh.
The seized contraband is currently being handed over to the nearest customs office for further legal action. The Indo-Bangladesh border, known for being a hotspot for trans-border criminals and anti-national elements, remains a focal point for security forces in curbing illicit activities.