Three Arrested in Sugar Smuggling Bust at India-Bangladesh Border

Three individuals were detained near the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya for attempting to smuggle 1,000 kg of sugar. Acting on received inputs, BSF intercepted the illegal consignment hidden under sand in a truck. The detained individuals and sugar were handed over to customs for legal action.

In a significant crackdown, three individuals were apprehended near the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1,000 kg of sugar into the neighboring country, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Based on received intelligence inputs, BSF personnel stationed in the Gasuapara area intercepted a pick-up truck loaded with sugar near the international border on Monday. The truck had the sugar concealed under a layer of sand, and the individuals could not produce any documents validating the consignment as legal.

Following their detention, the trio and the seized consignment were handed over to the customs office at Dalu to initiate further legal formalities. The apprehended individuals were subsequently charged under relevant laws, according to a customs official.

(With inputs from agencies.)