BSF seizes 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl worth ₹1.4 Cr from underground tanks in Nadia smuggling bust

BSF seizes 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl worth ₹1.4 crore from underground storage tanks in Nadia district
Major smuggling operation disrupted by BSF with local police, uncovering hidden underground tanks containing contraband
Ongoing investigations to identify the smuggling network’s source and trace the illegal distribution routes across borders

On January 24, the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a major smuggling operation in Nadia district, West Bengal, seizing a total of 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl, valued at approximately ₹1.4 crore. The operation was conducted by the 32nd Battalion of the South Bengal Frontier, following actionable intelligence on illicit drug trafficking activities near the India-Bangladesh border. The operation took place in the Naghatta area of Majdia town, located within Kisansganj police station’s jurisdiction.

At around 2:45 PM, BSF personnel, in coordination with local police, began a cordon-and-search operation in the area. During the search, three underground storage tanks were discovered. Two of these tanks were hidden beneath thick vegetation, and the third was concealed under a thatched hut constructed from CGI sheets. Upon inspecting the tanks, BSF officials found numerous boxes containing bottles of Phensedyl, a widely smuggled drug. The total quantity seized was 62,200 bottles, with an estimated market value of ₹1,40,58,444.

The Phensedyl consignment was recovered and handed over to the appropriate authorities for further legal action. The discovery has revealed the use of underground storage facilities to conceal large quantities of contraband, suggesting a sophisticated smuggling operation in the region. Authorities have confirmed that the drugs were intended for illegal distribution across the border.

BSF officials have stated that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks along the India-Bangladesh border. The BSF, in collaboration with local law enforcement, has been closely monitoring smuggling routes in the area. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the seized Phensedyl, identify the key players in the smuggling network, and take legal action against those involved. Further intelligence gathering is being conducted to uncover additional links within the regional trafficking operations.

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