The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested three suspected smugglers, including a Bangladeshi, from different parts of north Bengal in the past four days.
Also from October 4 to October 6, the BSF seized a number of items, including cattle, cough syrup and other contraband items worth over Rs 9 lakh, said sources.
On Wednesday, the BSF arrested one Mominul Haque, a resident of Haldibari in Cooch Behar district, at the Indo-Bangla border of the district.
On Tuesday, the 61 battalion intercepted Mohammad Rashid, resident of Hasimara in Alipurduar district, at Hilli in South Dinajpur district.
On Sunday, the 72 battalion of the BSF posted at Kadirganj in North District apprehended Sobur, a resident of Thakurgaon district in Bangladesh, while he was allegedly trying to cross the International boundary illegally.
In another incident, three youths were held from Kaliachak in Malda district on Tuesday night after 20 stolen smartphones and a stolen two-wheeler were allegedly seized from their possession.
“Mohammad Israil Sheikh, Mohammad Golam Mostafa and Mohammad Hasem Sheikh were sent to police custody by a local court on Wednesday. We will interrogate them for more information,” said a police officer.