Sepahijala (Tripura) [India], April 17 (HBTV): In a significant breakthrough against trans-border narcotics trafficking, Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Border Out Post (BOP) NC Nagar under Sepahijala district intercepted an attempt to smuggle contraband across the Indo-Bangladesh border, recovering 43,800 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 4.38 crore, the BSF said in a statement.

Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel noticed suspicious movement near the international border. When challenged, the smugglers fled the scene, leaving the contraband behind on Indian soil.

A thorough search led to the discovery of 21 packets containing 43,800 Yaba tablets, with a market value of Rs 4.38 crore. Additionally, BSF troops seized other contraband items worth Rs 3,68,604 from various locations along the Tripura border on the same day.

This operation is part of the BSF’s enhanced efforts to curb cross-border smuggling and maintain national security. The seized drugs have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further legal action.

Earlier, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of 60,000 Yaba tablets worth around Rs 6 crore from a vehicle in Tripura’s Teliamura.

The arrested individuals, identified as Il Bar Hussain and Md Juber Ahmad, were caught on 12 April 2025 during the operation. The contraband was being transported in a car. The total estimated value of the seized narcotics in the international market is around Rs 6 crore. (ANI)