As many as 254 bags of Indian sugar have been seized from the border area of Gowainghat Upazila in Sylhet on Sunday afternoon. According to Upazila chief executive, or UNO, Md Touhidul Islam, based on a tip-off, a covert operation was conducted in the Tamabil Sona Tila area of Purba Jaflong Union. District Assistant Commissioner (Land) Saidul Islam, leading the operation, said they conducted a crackdown based on reports of illegal sugar imports from India through unauthorised routes, as per bdnews24.com reports. Later, said Saidul, "A total of 254 bags of Indian sugar seized from multiple local residences were auctioned for Tk 1.18 million in the presence of customs officers." He added the Upazila administration will continue efforts to curb smuggling along the border.
