Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized Indian smuggled goods worth BDT 1.61 crore and detained one person during multiple operations across Sylhet’s border areas on Thursday.
According to the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), the drives were carried out in Protapur, Sripur, Tamabil, Bichnakandi, Kalairag, and Banglabazar.
The confiscated items include illegal sarees, fuchka, cumin, cows, body lotion, tomatoes, blankets, onions, bidis, apples, olive oil, soap, sugar, oranges, ginger, raw turmeric, and liquor. A pickup van used for smuggling was also seized.
Lt Col Md Nazmul Haque, commanding officer of the 48 BGB Battalion, said the force’s operations and intelligence activities will continue to curb smuggling and drug trafficking along the borders.
“All seized items will be handed over to the authorities concerned following due procedures,” he added.
Courtesy: Daily Observer Online
