MEGHALAYA DRUG BUST!! BSF Seizes Narcotics Worth Over Rs 2 Crore

In a significant boost to border security, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya has arrested 11 individuals, including nine Bangladeshi nationals, and seized narcotics valued at over Rs 2.1 crore along the Indo-Bangladesh border over the past two weeks. The operation underscores the BSF’s relentless efforts to curb illegal activities in the region amid heightened vigilance.

According to a BSF spokesperson, the nine Bangladeshi nationals were detained for crossing into India without valid documentation, a recurring challenge along the 443-km Meghalaya stretch of the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border. Two Indian touts, accused of aiding the illegal crossings, were also nabbed. Alongside these arrests, the BSF confiscated narcotics and contraband worth Rs 2.13 crore, including a substantial haul of drugs and 143 cattle, often smuggled across the porous frontier.

“The BSF in Meghalaya has achieved remarkable success in safeguarding the international borders and curbing illegal activities,” the spokesperson said, highlighting the force’s dual focus on security and community welfare. Beyond enforcement, BSF troops have evacuated border residents for urgent medical care and organized blood donation drives, free medical camps, skill development programs, sports events, and cultural activities to foster goodwill.

The seizures and arrests come amid ongoing tensions along the Indo-Bangladesh border, with smuggling and infiltration attempts persisting despite diplomatic efforts to strengthen coordination between the BSF and Bangladesh’s Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Just days ago, Meghalaya BSF units intercepted contraband worth Rs 61 lakh, signaling a sustained crackdown on cross-border crime. As the BSF ramps up operations, these efforts reflect a broader commitment to securing India’s northeastern frontier while addressing the socio-economic needs of border communities.