Sepahijala, April 17 -- In a major success against trans-border narcotics trafficking, troops of Border Out Post (BOP) NC Nagar under Sepahijala district, Tripura, thwarted an attempt by Indian smugglers to smuggle contraband across the Indo-Bangladesh border and recovered 43,800 Yaba tablets worth Rs 4.38 crore, said BSF in a statement.

Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel observed suspicious movement near the international border. On being challenged, the smugglers fled, abandoning the consignment on Indian soil.

A thorough search of the area resulted in the recovery of 21 packets containing 43,800 Yaba tablets, valued at approximately Rs 4.38 crore. In addition, BSF troops seized other contraband items worth Rs 3,68,604 fro...