Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan 4: In a series of operations conducted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by the troops of BSF Meghalaya, more than 10,000 kgs of sugar meant for smuggling to Bangladesh through different bordering districts of Meghalaya were seized.
Troops from the 172 Bn of BSF Meghalaya successfully intercepted a vehicle near the Sonapur bordering area.
The intercepted vehicle was found to be loaded with a substantial quantity of sugar, intended for smuggling into Bangladesh from the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The driver of the seized vehicle was apprehended, as he failed to provide valid documents for the consignment of sugar. Both the apprehended individual and the seized items were handed over to the police station Umkiang for further legal action.
In another operation, acting on specific inputs, BSF troops of 193 Bn identified 3 suspicious vehicles approaching to bordering area under East Khasi district. The intercepted vehicle was loaded with the consignments of sugar with four occupants.
On questioning, the occupants provided unsatisfactory responses and failed to produce valid documents pertaining to the consignment of sugar.
All the apprehended individuals, along with the seized items, were handed over to the Police Station Danger for further legal action.
