FEROZEPUR: The Border Security Force (BSF) claimed to have seized 7 kg of heroin and fake Indian currency of Rs 5.73 lakh from the International Border near Jagdish power outpost under Ferozepur sector on late Friday night. The seized contraband is valued at Rs 35 crore in the international market.While giving the information, P K Rathod, DIG, BSF said, a patrolling party of 143 batallion was on routine duty along the International Border, when they noticed some movement close to the barbed fencing.
When challenged, the smugglers from across the border managed to escape before throwing a bag into the Indian territory. When opened, BSF found 7 kg of heroin (seven packets of I kg of heroin each) and fake Indian currency of Rs 5.73 lakh from the bag. The BSF has further beefed up the vigil along the International Border.
Edited By Cen Fox Post Team
