SSB Seizes 750 Quintals of Smuggled Chinese Walnuts Near India-Nepal Border in Khatima
The Sashastra Seema Bal intercepted a vehicle smuggling 750 quintals of Chinese walnuts from Nepal into Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Current Summary
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) seized 750 quintals of Chinese walnuts being smuggled from Nepal into Khatima in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district, an official said Monday. Acting on a tip-off received Sunday morning, an SSB patrol team intercepted a Maruti Alto car allegedly carrying the contraband; the driver abandoned the vehicle near Ashok Farm and fled on seeing the patrol. Personnel recovered 75 sacks, amounting to 750 quintals, of walnuts, some loaded in the vehicle and others dumped nearby. The vehicle and the seized walnuts have been handed over to the Customs Department in Khatima for further action.
What We Know
- SSB intercepted a Maruti Alto (UP26F3570) near Khatima on a tip-off received Sunday morning.
- The driver abandoned the vehicle near Ashok Farm and fled.
- 75 sacks, totalling 750 quintals, of Chinese walnuts were recovered.
- The vehicle and contraband were handed to the Customs Department in Khatima.
What Is Still Unclear
- Identity of the smugglers and whether any arrests have been made.
- Final value or intended destination of the seized walnuts.
What Changed
- 12 Oct, 03:42 pmSignal detected: SSB Seizes 750 Quintals of Smuggled Chinese Walnuts Near India-Nepal Border in Khatima