Sylhet Border Contraband Goods Worth Tk 225 Million Seized.

Naeem Ahmed, Jaintapur-Gowainghat Sylhet. A large quantity of smuggled goods worth approximately Tk 225 million has been seized during separate anti-smuggling operations in different border areas of Sylhet by the Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB). Based on secret information, members of the Sylhet Battalion headquarters and Banglabazar, Sonalichhera, Bichanakandi, Tamabil and Pratappur Border Outposts conducted separate anti-smuggling operations on August 22 and 23. During the operations, Indian cosmetics, various types of sarees, cumin, tea leaves, mobile phone displays, marble, cattle, blankets, chocolates, fish, sugar, betel nuts, fruits and yaba tablets, among other contraband items, were seized. In addition, Bangladeshi bargi boats carrying sand and stones illegally, as well as Bangladeshi Mrigal fish, were also seized. The estimated seizure value of the confiscated goods is Tk 225 million. Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Haque, commanding officer of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), said that BGB operations and intelligence activities are continuing to maintain border security and prevent smuggling and drug trafficking. Necessary legal action will be taken regarding the seized goods, he added.