Sherpur: Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a man and seized a large quantity of drugs during separate drives along the Sherpur-Mymensingh border in the early morning of today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, special raids were conducted in different bordering areas under Sherpur and Mymensingh districts. During the operations, BGB personnel recovered Indian painkiller Tapentadol tablets, sandalwood, alcohol, and several mobile phones from Gomra Rubber Garden in Jhenaigati upazila, Panihata Shal Bagan in Nalitabari upazila, and Shimulkuchi area of Haluaghat upazila.
During the drive, BGB members detained Md. Lal Chan, 23, a resident of Gomra village in Jhenaigati upazila. BGB officials said a case has been filed with Jhenaigati Police Station against four other suspects who remain absconding.
The estimated market value of the seized items is approximately Taka 9.10 lakh. Lieutenant Colonel Md. Nurul Azim Bayezid, commanding officer of Mymensingh Battalion (39 BGB), said border security has been further strengthened and regular patrols and anti-smuggling operations will continue to curb illegal trafficking activities in the area.