Naikshongchhari: Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have seized a huge quantity of drugs, recovered weapons, and other items at the Naikshongchhari border in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban over the last two months. BGB Ramu Sector Commander Colonel Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed stated that BGB members seized drugs worth Taka 88.9 crore and arrested 188 people for their involvement in smuggling activities during this period.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Colonel Ahmed addressed journalists at the border conference center of BGB’s Urmi Rest House adjacent to Cox’s Bazar sea beach. He emphasized that the BGB members guarding the Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban have remained constantly alert.
He elaborated that the BGB conducted a total of 147 operations in various border areas of the two districts from July 15 to September 15 this year. During these operations, the paramilitary force seized 28 lakh yaba tablets, 816 kg of crystal meth, 168 cans of beer, 365.75 liters of locally produced liquor, and 2,425 kg of marijuana.
The forces also recovered multiple weapons, including six locally made single-barrel guns, one double-barrel gun, one foreign-made revolver, and various other firearms and explosives. Additionally, a large number of bullets and shells were secured.
The sector commander also reported the seizure of 226 Burmese cows valued at Taka 3.78 crore and other smuggled goods worth Taka 6.72 crore during different operations.