(BSS) - Indian medicines and mobile phone parts were seized during a special anti-smuggling operation conducted by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) along the border in Kalaroa upazila of the district today.

According to BGB sources, the total market value of the seized goods is approximately Taka 8.20 lakh.

The goods were seized from different border areas under Kakdanga and Madra Border Outposts (BOPs) in Kalaroa upazila of the district.

According to BGB, acting on a tip-off, a special operational team of Kakdanga BOP seized Indian medicines from Bhadiyali in Kalaroa upazila, while another team of Madra BOP seized Indian mobile phone parts from Tetultala in the upazila. The estimated market value of the seized goods is around Taka 8.20 lakh.

Confirming the matter, Lt. Col. Kazi Ashikur Rahman, commander of the BGB`s Satkhira Battalion (33 BGB), said the seized Indian goods had been deposited with the Satkhira Customs.

He mentioned that such operations will continue in the public interest.