Kolkata, Oct 7
The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled a gold smuggling attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal.
An official said that eight gold biscuits, valued at nearly Rs 1.09 crore, were recovered during the operation
He added that the BSF has made several gold seizures over the last few days, thanks to its strong intelligence network and prompt action.
“This smuggling attempt was foiled in time. Although the smugglers involved have not yet been identified, the BSF is continuing to investigate the matter seriously. The seized gold has been handed over to the concerned department for further proceedings,” he added.
He also commended the effort of the troops and their diligence towards preventing such crimes along the South Bengal Frontier of the Indo-Bangladesh Border.