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Indian man arrested with gold paste valued at Tk 1.55 crore at Satkhira border
Authorities apprehended an Indian national attempting to smuggle gold paste worth approximately Tk 1.55 crore across the Bangladesh-India border at Satkhira. The contraband seizure marks another significant interception in ongoing efforts to combat smuggling operations in the region.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Border security personnel intercepted an Indian national carrying gold paste valued at Tk 1.55 crore at the Satkhira border crossing. The arrest was made during routine border operations as the individual attempted to cross into Bangladesh with the illicit material concealed for transport.
The seizure represents a substantial quantity of smuggled precious metal, reflecting the persistent challenge of contraband movement across the porous Bangladesh-India frontier. Gold paste and other forms of precious metals have become increasingly common targets for smuggling networks seeking to exploit cross-border trade routes.
The arrested individual has been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials have intensified vigilance at border checkpoints following a series of smuggling attempts in the region, particularly focusing on concealed precious metals and high-value contraband.
This interception underscores the ongoing coordination between border security forces to prevent illegal trade and protect national revenue through stricter enforcement measures at critical crossing points.