The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a smuggler and seized gold biscuits valued at over Rs 5.47 crore from his possession along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal’s Nadia district, an official said on Friday. This is considered a major success for the forces.

“Troops of the 32 Bn BSF, posted at the Banpur Border Outpost in Nadia, successfully foiled yet another smuggling attempt. Acting on specific intelligence, the troops apprehended an Indian smuggler red-handed and recovered 36 gold biscuits, weighing 4234.98 grams and valued at approximately Rs 5,47,37,117. This operation marks a significant setback to the cross-border smuggling network,” said NK Pandey, DIG, BSF, South Bengal Frontier.

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