West Bengal: Cops seize narcotics worth Rs 1 crore, Rs 8 lakh cash, van; three apprehended

West Bengal: Matigara police including the special operation group of Siliguri Metropolitan Police conducted a joint raid on the Khaprail More area and seized 1 kg of brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore. Three people were arrested during the raid on September 15.

After receiving a tip-off, the raid was conducted, the team also seized a pick-up van and Rs 8 lakh in cash, The Telegraph reported. Meanwhile, another team of Siliguri police arrested local youth Mohammad Anupam and seized an improvised firearm and one round of live cartridge from him.

The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed along the India-Bangladesh border in north Bengal also made some seizures and apprehended four persons. On September 15, troops of 61 battalion of the force posted at Bhimpur border outpost in South Dinajpur apprehended three Indians, all of whom were alleged narcotics smugglers, while they were on way to Patiram from Laskarpur of the district.

Around 18 grams of suspected heroin have been recovered from them. The trio were from Malda and South Dinajpur districts. They were later handed over to Hilli police.

Similarly, troops of 72 battalion of the BSF posted at Qualigarh border outpost in North Dinajpur district apprehended Bangladeshi national Mohammad Arif while he was allegedly trying to infiltrate into India on September 15. He has been handed over to Goalpokhar police. The BSF also conducted raids on different locations and seized cattle and cough syrup. The cost of the seized items is Rs 4.84 lakh.