SEIZURE OF 10 PKTS OF CONTRABAND WEIGHT APPROX- 5.180 KGS SUSPECTED TO BE HEROIN BY BSF IN FEROZEPUR

SEIZURE OF 10 PKTS OF CONTRABAND (WEIGHT APPROX- 5.180 KGS) SUSPECTED
TO BE HEROIN BY BORDER SECURITY FORCE IN THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
OF FEROZEPUR SECTOR.

On 30 Dec 2019, alert Border Security Force troops seized 10 packets of
contraband (Weight Approx- 5.180 kgs) suspected to be heroin in the area of
responsibility of Ferozepur Sector.
2. On 30 Dec 2019 during night hours, on duty BSF troops heard some suspicious
sound and got alerted. Therefore, troops noticed movement of some suspects ahead of
Border Security Fence. To stop the misadventure of Pak smugglers/ANEs Border Security
Force troops challenged the suspects and opened fire but suspected smugglers managed to
escape taking advantage of dense fog and undulating ground. Later, during search 10
packets of contraband suspected to be heroin (Total weight approx. 5.180 Kgs) were
recovered from the spot.
3. 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 : 227.556 Kgs (including today’s seizure of
approx. 5.180 Kgs)
Opium : 1.139 Kgs
Indian border crosser apprehended : 83 Nos
Indian smugglers apprehended : 11 Nos
Weapons (Different Types) : 12 Nos
Ammunition (Various Calibers) : 468 Rds
Indian SIM Cards : 18 Nos
PAK SIM Cards : 21 Nos
Indian Mobile Phone : 18 Nos