Teknaf: A contingent of the Bangladesh Navy in a special drive seized about five lakh pieces of Yaba tablets worth approximately Taka 25 crore from Hnila Union of Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar district. "Acting on a tip-off, the Navy contingent chased a trafficking gang centering from the northern side of the Naf River and seized some bags containing the contraband items," said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate here this evening.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Navy members searched the bags in the presence of the Narcotics Control Department and recovered a total of five lakh pieces of Yaba tablets. The estimated price of those Yaba is about Taka 25 crore, the ISPR mentioned. However, none could be arrested and the necessary legal action is underway in this connection.
The Bangladesh Navy continues its drive and patrols in its respective jurisdictions to strengthen the overall security system across the country, prevent criminal activities and maintain law and order centering the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Polls and Referendum, slated for February 12. The Bangladesh Navy is vigilant at the coastal and border areas against drug traffickers and it would be intensified in the future as well, the ISPR added.