Teknaf, Nov 12 (V7N) – The Coast Guard has arrested two alleged drug traffickers with 200,000 yaba tablets during an operation in the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. An engine-powered wooden boat allegedly used to transport the drugs was also seized.
The seized yaba tablets are estimated to be worth Tk 10 crore.
Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon disclosed the information in a press release on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Coast Guard, its Teknaf station personnel strengthened intelligence surveillance and patrols after receiving confidential information that a large consignment of yaba was being brought into Bangladesh from Myanmar through the Naf River.
As part of the operation, a special drive was conducted in the river from 6:00 am to 9:00 am on Wednesday.
During the operation, Coast Guard personnel signalled a suspicious engine-powered wooden boat to stop. However, the boat attempted to flee. After a chase, the team intercepted it in the Naf River near the Alogola Jora area of Sabrang.
A search of the boat led to the recovery of 200,000 yaba tablets and the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers.
Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon said legal proceedings were underway against the arrested individuals and in connection with the seized drugs and boat.
He added that intelligence surveillance and special operations were continuing to identify and arrest other traders and associates involved in the trafficking network.
The Coast Guard will continue such operations to prevent the spread of drugs, he said.
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