Bangladesh Coast Guard has arrested two drug traffickers after conducting an operation in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, seizing 50,000 pieces of Yaba worth Tk 2.55 crore.
Media Officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon confirmed the matter on Thursday.
He said, “Acting on a tip-off, members of the Coast Guard Outpost Shahpori Dwip conducted a special operation in Sabrang Katabunia around 6pm on Wednesday. At that time, when a suspicious motorcycle was signaled to stop, the riders attempted to flee. Later, two people were detained along with the motorcycle following a chase.”
The arrested drug dealers have been identified as Md Zayed, 26, and Sohel, 18.
Coast Guard reported that the seized Yaba, the motorcycle, and the two arrestees have been handed over to Teknaf Model Police Station for legal proceedings.
