Police and Border Guards Seize 55 Smuggled Indian Smartphones in Kurigram Raid

BHURUNGAMARI, Kurigram — A joint operation conducted by police and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has led to the seizure of 55 smuggled Indian mobile phones and the arrest of a local man in Kurigram’s Bhurungamari upazila. The contraband devices were discovered hidden inside a poultry coop at a private residence in the Asadmor area of Tilai Union.

Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Enamul Haque, alias Ontor. The operation, which lasted from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, was launched following intelligence reports regarding illicit trade in the border region.

The confiscated inventory includes various models from brands such as iPhone, Motorola, Oppo, Redmi, Realme, and Vivo. According to local law enforcement, the seized handsets will be handed over to the relevant authorities following the completion of standard legal procedures.

Bhurungamari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Azim Uddin confirmed on Friday morning that legal proceedings are underway. A case is being filed against the suspect for the smuggling and illegal sale of Indian goods, and he is expected to be remanded into custody by a court.

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The raid was overseen by Assistant Superintendent of Police (Bhurungamari Circle) Muntasir Mamun, accompanied by Sub-Inspectors Saiful Islam, Al-Amin, and Asaduzzaman. The BGB contingent participating in the operation was led by Subedar Md. Motiur Rahman of the Dholdanga camp.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the Asadmor area has long served as a hub for the trafficking of stolen or smuggled mobile phones. Law enforcement officials stated that buyers from various parts of the country, notably Rangpur and Dhaka, frequently traveled to the location to procure the devices. Police believe the phones are stolen or snatched across the border and funneled into Bangladesh through smuggling syndicates, where they are sold on the illicit market without valid registration or documentation.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Muntasir Mamun noted that the area had become a known stronghold for smuggling syndicates. He added that the joint forces executed the planned operation to disrupt these networks and stem the flow of illegal electronics into the local economy.