BSF THWARTS TRANS-BORDER SMUGGLING OPERATION, RECOVERS GOLD WORTH OVER RS 70 LAKHS

The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has achieved a significant milestone in the efforts against trans-border smuggling activities along the India-Bangladesh International border.
On July 10th, 2023, the BSF received specific intelligence regarding the smuggling of gold within the area of responsibility of 69 Bn BSF at BOP B N Das Para. Promptly acting on the information, BSF troops were alerted and deployed at the location carrying out a special operation and recovering four packets suspected to be gold biscuits. The seized gold weighs approximately 1165 grams and 705 milligrams, with an estimated value of Rs 70,44,325. The disposal of seized gold has been done as per procedure.
This successful operation underscores the BSF’s relentless efforts to maintain the security and integrity of the India-Bangladesh International border.