On 18 Oct’ 2024, vigilant troops of BSF Meghalaya Frontier intercepted and apprehended two Indian nationals near the international border along with two vehicles loaded with large quantity of apple consignments meant for smuggling into Bangladesh, Under East Khasi Hills district Meghalaya.

 Based on specific intelligence information, 04 Bn BSF troops promptly acted and intercepted two Vehicles (Alto car and a Maruti Van) which were loaded with 40 boxes of apple consignments in Dawki -Lynkhat road in Pyrdwah bordering area. Upon questioning, the drivers failed to justify carriage of the consignment besides failing to produce any valid documents pertaining to the consignment.

The apprehended persons along with the vehicle and consignments were handed over to Customs Pynursla.