Sunamganj, Sep 13 (V7N) – The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intercepted smuggled goods valued at over Tk 2 crore being transported into India through the Sunamganj border. The operation took place on Wednesday and Thursday, with the seizure including a truck and four pickup trucks.
 
A special patrol team, led by Subedar Abul Bashar of the Banglabazar Border Outpost (BOP), conducted a raid in the Kushiara area early Thursday. Acting on intelligence regarding a smuggling attempt, BGB officers confiscated 6,000 kg of betel nuts, 6,000 kg of garlic, and 4,000 kg of catfish (Shing Machh) intended for transport to India through the Banglabazar border in Doarabazar Upazila.
 
Earlier, on Wednesday, BGB officials seized 11,15,552 pieces of Indian Skin Bright Cream at the Gowainghat border in Sylhet.
 
The total value of the seized goods is estimated at Tk 2,68,15,600. The items have been transferred to customs authorities for further processing, according to a BGB press release.
 
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