BSF Cracks Down on Cross-Border Smuggling, Seizes Contraband Worth Over Rs 60 Lakh in Tripura
Agartala: The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has intensified its efforts to combat cross-border smuggling, seizing contraband worth over Rs 60 lakh in multiple operations along the Indo-Bangladesh border this month.
In one of the latest operations, BSF personnel intercepted smugglers near Border Outpost Bollaitila and recovered clothing items and medicines valued at Rs 18.62 lakh. These items were allegedly intended for illegal transportation into Bangladesh.
Earlier operations by the BSF led to the rescue of 23 cattle and the seizure of a variety of contraband, including 15 kg of ganja, 224 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup, and 4,850 kg of sugar. Additionally, 8,440 Bangladeshi Taka were recovered during these operations, further underscoring the scale of the smuggling activities.
The total value of the seized items in these operations amounts to Rs 16.94 lakh from one and Rs 24.53 lakh from another, highlighting the significant efforts being made to disrupt illicit cross-border trade.
BSF officials have emphasized the importance of a non-lethal approach in these operations, focusing on interception and prevention rather than the use of force. Enhanced surveillance and intelligence gathering have been pivotal in the success of these operations, which have significantly curbed smuggling activities in the region.