SHILLONG, June 7: BSF Meghalaya Frontier on Tuesday night apprehended 11 Indian nationals who were trying to smuggle more than 11,000 kg of sugar to Bangladesh. “Yesterday night, exhibiting a high degree of alertness, troops of 04 Bn BSF Meghalaya apprehended 11 Indian nationals along with vehicles loaded with more than 11,000 kg of sugar meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh,” said the BSF.
The BSF apprehended the smugglers from the Muktapur area after the accused failed to produce any valid documents when asked by the BSF personnel.
“BSF deployed in the area of Muktapur intercepted these vehicles when smuggling consignments were being carried from Amlarem to the bordering area,” the BSF informed.
