Naval Police have seized 108 sacks of fertilizer that were being illegally smuggled by boat in Itna upazila, located in the haor region of Kishoreganj. However, police were unable to detain anyone involved in the incident.
The seizure took place around 10:00 PM on Friday (October 30) during a raid conducted in the Elongjuri Union of the upazila.
According to Naval Police and local sources, the raid was launched in Elongjuri Union based on a secret tip-off regarding the illegal transportation of fertilizer by boat. Sensing the presence of the police, those onboard fled the scene. Subsequently, the boat along with 108 sacks of fertilizer was seized.
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Inspector Md. Jamal Hossain added that necessary legal procedures regarding this incident are currently underway.
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Reported by Nazrul Islam Khairul, Kishoreganj Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
