Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a large quantity of smuggled goods worth around Tk 43.10 lakh in separate operations along the Sylhet border.
The operations were conducted on Saturday in different border areas under the jurisdiction of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) based on secret information, said BGB sources.
Members of the battalion carried out the drives in areas under Banglabazar, Bichnakandi, Pratappur, Sangram, Minatila and Dibirhaor Border Outposts (BOPs).
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During the operations, BGB personnel seized a large consignment of smuggled items brought illegally from India, including cattle, cumin, basmati rice, sugar, chocolates, olive oil, tea leaves, energy drinks, liquor and a motorcycle etc.
According to BGB sources, the estimated seizure value of the recovered goods stands at Tk 43,10,835.
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Nazmul Haque, commanding officer of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), said BGB operations and intelligence activities have been intensified to ensure border security and prevent smuggling and drug trafficking.
He said regular drives are being conducted in border areas as part of ongoing efforts, adding that legal action will be taken against the seized goods as per rules.