Police in Moulvibazar conducted a special operation on Friday night, seizing a large quantity of Indian goods brought into Bangladesh illegally. Acting on a tip-off, officers from Moulvibazar Model Police Station intercepted a pickup van around 11:30 p.m. on the Kulaura Road in the Islambur area. The vehicle, reportedly transporting goods from Jaintapur in Sylhet, was carrying Indian-made lozenges and various cosmetic items hidden beneath chicken cages. The total value of the seized items is estimated at around Tk 3 million.

According to the police, the goods were intended to be booked at a courier service in Moulvibazar town. The driver of the pickup van was detained following the seizure. Authorities are preparing a case over allegations of smuggling and customs evasion involving the illegal import of Indian products.

The police operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb cross-border smuggling and enforce customs regulations in the region.