BSF Intercepts Drug Trafficking Worth Rs 4.41 Crore in Tripura
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Synopsis
On April 16, 2023, BSF successfully seized methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 4.41 crore in Tripura, marking a significant achievement in combating drug trafficking. The operation reflects the BSF's commitment to national security and highlights ongoing efforts against illegal cross-border trade.
Key Takeaways
- BSF seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 4.41 crore.
- Operation took place on the India-Bangladesh border.
- Smugglers fled, leaving behind the contraband.
- Increased vigilance by BSF in sensitive border areas.
- Confiscated items handed over to legal authorities.
Agartala, April 16 (NationPress) The ongoing seizure of various drugs, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and exotic wildlife across multiple northeastern states by security forces shows no signs of slowing down. Recently, a significant haul of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, estimated to be worth more than Rs 4.41 crore, was seized in Tripura on Wednesday, officials reported.
A spokesperson for the Border Security Force (BSF) stated that this achievement marks a crucial victory against trans-border narcotics trafficking. The troops stationed at the Border Out Post (BOP) N.C. Nagar in the Sepahijala district successfully intercepted an attempt by Indian smugglers to transport illegal goods across the India-Bangladesh border.
Acting on precise intelligence, alert BSF personnel detected suspicious activity near the international boundary.
When confronted by the BSF troops, the smugglers fled, leaving the contraband behind on Indian territory.
A thorough search of the vicinity led to the discovery of 21 packages containing a total of 43,800 methamphetamine tablets, commonly referred to as Yaba tablets, with a market value of around Rs 4.38 crore.
The drug traffickers were allegedly attempting to transport these methamphetamine tablets into Bangladesh.
Additionally, BSF personnel confiscated other illegal items worth Rs 3,68,604 from various locations along the Tripura border on the same day.
The spokesperson asserted that this successful operation is part of the BSF's intensified initiatives to combat cross-border smuggling and uphold national security.
The recent increase in narcotics seizures underscores the dedication and heightened vigilance of BSF personnel stationed in sensitive border areas.
The confiscated items have been transferred to relevant authorities for subsequent legal proceedings.
The BSF remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the nation's borders and actively participate in the fight against drug trafficking, the spokesperson emphasized.
Authorities suspect that these highly addictive methamphetamine tablets were trafficked from Myanmar and transported to Tripura via Mizoram and southern Assam, intended for illegal trade in neighboring Bangladesh.
Mizoram shares an unfenced 510 km border with Myanmar and a 318 km border with Bangladesh, while Tripura has an 856 km border with Bangladesh.
