BSF, NCB seize 5 packets heroin from near Indo-Pak border
Ferozepur August 13, 2018: On 13 Aug 2018, in a Joint Search Operation, troops of Border Security Force & Narcotics Control Bureau, Amritsar, successfully seized 05 packets of contraband (approx– 2.500 Kg) suspected to be heroin in the area of responsibility of Border Out Post Baba Peer, Ex-87 Bn BSF, Sector Ferozepur.
Keeping in view the vulnerability of Border and heightened activities of smugglers/ Anti-National Elements on border, Sh Mukul Goel, IPS, Inspector General BSF Punjab Frontier has issued operational guidelines to all the Sectors under Punjab Frontier for further strengthening the border domination so as to effectively check the activities of Anti – National Elements on Punjab border with Pakistan. Accordingly, Deputy Inspector General, Sector BSF Ferozepur directed Field Commanders to maintain extra vigil on border to thwart the attempts of Anti- National Elements. Tactical Operations are being mounted to foil the attempts of the smugglers/ Anti-National Elements.
On 13 Aug 2018, based on specific input provided by Narcotics Control Bureau, Amritsar, a Special Joint Search Operation was launched by the troops of Border Security Force & Narcotics Control Bureau, Amritsar, in the area of responsibility of Border Out Post Baba Peer, Ex- 87 Bn BSF, Sector Ferozepur. During search at about 1040 hrs, the search party recovered 05 packets of contraband (approx – 2.500 Kg) suspected to be heroin buried in field under a Peepal Tree between International Boundary and Border Security Fence.
The enhanced vigil of BSF and Sister Agencies has once again thwarted the attempt of Anti National Elements to push the consignment of contraband items into India. During the year 2018, BSF has effected under mentioned seizures on Punjab Border:- Heroin : 168.035 Kg (including today’s seizure of approx.2.500 KG) Opium : 435 gms Indian border crosser apprehended : 55 Nos. Indian smugglers apprehended : 05 Nos PAK SIM Cards : 20 Nos. Pak smugglers interdicted : 02 Nos Pak smuggler apprehended : 04 Nos Weapons (Different Types) : 16 Nos Ammunition (Various Calibers) : 448 Rds Pak Mobile : 07 Nos Hand Grenade : 06 No
