BSF Stops Smuggling at Indo-Bangladesh Border in Cooch Behar
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, successfully stopped a major smuggling attempt at the Indo-Bangladesh border. They arrested an Indian smuggler and seized 40 kilograms of Ganja and 150 bottles of prohibited cough syrup.
Acting on reliable intelligence, the vigilant BSF troops of the 157 Battalion conducted a special search operation in the bordering area of District Cooch Behar. The operation led to the apprehension of one Indian smuggler along with the seizure of 40 kilograms of Ganja and 150 bottles of prohibited cough syrup, which were meant for smuggling from India to Bangladesh.
In other operations, based on reliable inputs, the vigilant BSF troops foiled multiple smuggling attempts, seizing a total of 602 bottles of prohibited cough syrup and rescuing 8 cattle heads from smugglers who were attempting to traffic them across the international border into Bangladesh.
The apprehended smuggler and the seized contraband have been handed over to the local police for further legal action.
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BSF -: BSF stands for Border Security Force. It is a group of people who protect India’s borders from illegal activities and ensure safety.
Indo-Bangladesh Border -: The Indo-Bangladesh Border is the boundary line that separates India and Bangladesh. It is important to protect this border to prevent illegal activities like smuggling.
Cooch Behar -: Cooch Behar is a district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located near the border with Bangladesh.
Ganja -: Ganja is another name for marijuana, which is a drug that is illegal in many places, including India.
Prohibited cough syrup -: Prohibited cough syrup refers to certain types of cough medicine that are not allowed to be sold or used because they can be misused as drugs.
Smuggling -: Smuggling is the act of secretly and illegally bringing goods into or out of a country. It is against the law and can be dangerous.
