A major operation was carried out by 32 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier in Naghata area of Majhdia town under Kishanganj police station, Nadia district on India-Bangladesh international border of West Bengal striking a blow to drug smuggling. In this operation a huge consignment of 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl were recovered from 3 underground storage tank. The estimated value of which is ₹ 1,40,58,444/-. The recovery of such a huge consignment of Phensedyl is being seen as a huge blow to the smuggling attempts in the area.
On 24 January 2025, based on accurate and reliable intelligence, personnel of Border Outpost Tungi of 32 Bn BSF South Bengal Frontier launched cordon and search operation in Naghata area under Majhdia town of Nadia district at 02.45 pm. BSF officers, jawans and local police participated in this operation. During the search 03 underground storage tanks were found. Two of these storage tanks were built under dense vegetation while one storage tank was built under a hut made of CGI sheets. Boxes full of Phensedyl bottles were recovered from these storage tanks. A total of 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl were recovered having estimated value of ₹1,40,58,444/-. The massive haul of Phensedyl caught the officials completely by surprise.
This seizure has exposed the depth of the smuggling network active in the area and their modus operandi. The seized consignment of Phensedyl has been handed over to the concerned department for further legal action.
BSF South Bengal Frontier spokesperson appreciated this significant operation and said that this achievement is a testament of vigilance, courage and commitment of the Border Security Force personnel. He further said that more information is being gathered on this complex network of smugglers which may lead to bigger revelations in the future.
