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BSF seizes ‘Hilsa Fish’ worth 9 lakh smuggled to India

The Border Security Forces (BSF) has seized ‘Hilsa Fish’ worth 9 lakh Indian rupee that has been smuggled to India. BSF seized 100 kg of ‘Hilsa’ fish at the at the integrated checkpost in North 24-Parganas district in West Bengal. The fish was smuggled to India from Bangladesh.

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During routine checking BSF personnel found six bags containing the most expensive fish hidden inside the upper hood of a truck. BSF has arrested the driver of the truck.

The truck driver was identified as a resident of Kalianai village of Duttapukur area in North 24 Parganas district. The truck driver, the vehicle, and the fish were handed over to the Customs authorities .

‘Hilsa’, often described as the ‘queen of fish’ is the most expensive fish and is most popular among Bengalis.

 

 

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