By Our Reporter
TURA, Nov 12: Cracking down on cross border smuggling, the BSF along with the state police were able to thwart one such attempt near the Bangladesh border leading to the seizure of nearly 300 bags of sugar on Saturday.
Acting on a tip off, joint forces of the 100 Bn BSF and the district police conducted a raid at the border village of Paulpara in West Garo Hills and managed to confiscate as many as 270 bags of sugar, totaling 13,500 kilograms valued at Rs 540000. The incident took place on November 11.
“The intercepted sugar bags were discovered strategically dumped near an abandoned house, indicating a well-organised smuggling attempt into Bangladesh. The joint operation was a result of the seamless collaboration between the BSF and Meghalaya Police, showcasing the commitment of law enforcement agencies to curb illicit activities along the border,” a statement here said.
The seized items were promptly handed over to the concerned police station for further investigation.