Sitakunda: The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) arrested a Yaba trader with 1,200 pieces of contraband Yaba tablets from the Sitakunda Coastal area early today. The arrested individual, identified as Md. Shoukat, 27, is a resident of Sitakunda upazila and was found in possession of the illegal substances.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Lieutenant Commander Rafit-As-Sami, media officer of the BCG, confirmed the incident. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the BCG apprehended Shoukat in the specified area last night with the Yaba tablets.
Sami mentioned that the Coast Guard has handed over the arrested person to the respective police station, where a case has been filed against him.