The incident occurred at 9.30 am at Mohadipur Integrated Check Post (ICP) area in Malda district of the state when Border Security Force troops conducted the search of a Bangaldesh registered truck which had brought clothing items into India and was returning.
"On search, 27kg silver granules with an estimated value of Rs 9,73,350 was recovered from under a seat. The driver of the truck was apprehended and handed over to local police," a senior BSF officer said.