By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Jan 20: Three drug peddlers were apprehended and 1728 Yaba tablets were seized from their possession by the 193 Bn BSF Meghalaya from the border area of Ranikor, South West Khasi Hills on Friday.
According to a statement here, the BSF has heightened its vigil along the border areas to prevent any untoward incidents ahead of Republic Day.
Acting on a specific tip-off, alert troops of border forces intercepted the drug peddlers, traveling on two bikes and heading towards the bordering area near Ranikor.
The apprehended persons revealed their identity as Somison Sangma (25), Jenel D Sangma (23), and Gopal Barman (27),
all residents of Nokrianala under Dangar Police Station, East Khasi Hills.
The seized Yaba tablets and the arrested persons were handed over to Ranikor Police Station for further legal action.
In a separate operation, acting on specific info, vigilant troops of 110 Bn BSF Meghalaya apprehended nine Indian smugglers along with a consignment of fish while being smuggled from Bangladesh to India.
The apprehended smugglers and the seized items were handed over to Customs Office Shella for further necessary action.
