Date:30/08/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/08/30/stories/2006083010591300.htm

National

Narcotics, contraband seized

Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel guarding the India-Nepal and India-Bhutan border have seized various contraband and narcotics worth over Rs. 55 lakh, including pistol, gun, cartridges and two bombs.

SSB personnel also apprehended 48 criminals and smugglers over the weekend for their alleged involvement in these activities, according to a release here on Tuesday.