BSF seizes contraband suspected to be heroin in Ferozepur Sector
BSF seizes contraband suspected to be heroin in Ferozepur Sector
Ferozepur, October, 23, 2019: BSF has seized 7 packets weighing 6.290 contraband suspected to be heroin in the area of responsibility of Border Out Posts Bahadurke Ex-124 Bn BSF, Abohar Sector and Old Md Wala, Ex-136 Bn BSF, Ferozepur Sector.“
On 22 Oct 2019 during night hours, vigilant BSF troops of Border Out Post – Bahadurke, Ex-124 Bn BSF, Abohar Sector heard some suspicious sound and become alert. However, no movement could be observed due to darkness. Later, during search 06 pkts of contraband (Weight approx- 5.290 Kgs) suspected to be heroin recovered from the spot.
Secondly, on 22 October 2019, alert Border Security Force troops seized 01 packet (Weight approx-1 Kg) of contraband suspected to be Heroin in the area of responsibility of Border Out Post- Old Md Wala, Ex- 136 Bn BSF, Ferozepur Sector. The suspected contraband was attempted to be pushed through the water channel with the help of water Hyacinth (Jalkumbhi).
The enhanced vigil of BSF has once again thwarted the attempt of Anti-National Elements to push the Consignment of Contraband items into India. During the year 2019, BSF has affected under mentioned seizures on Punjab Border:- Heroin : 186.333 Kgs (Including today’s Seizure of approx. 6.290 Kgs) Opium : 366 Gms Indian border crosser apprehended : 68 Nos Indian smugglers apprehended : 10 Nos Weapons (Different Types) : 10 Nos Ammunition (Various Calibers) : 455 Rds Indian SIM Cards : 17 Nos PAK SIM Cards : 15 Nos Indian Mobile Phone : 17 Nos
