Headline: BGB separate operation on Ukhia and Teknaf border: 1 lakh pieces of Yaba seized at Rs 3 crore

Kamrul Islam

Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) seized a large quantity of Yaba by conducting separate operations in Ukhia and Teknaf border areas of Cox's Bazar. In the operation, 1 lakh pieces of yaba worth about 3 crore rupees were recovered.

According to BGB sources, when the patrol was strengthened in various areas along the border based on secret information, the smugglers sensed the presence of BGB and ran away leaving the Yaba shipment. After searching the spot, 1 lakh pieces of yaba were recovered in an abandoned condition.

According to Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB), regular operations and intelligence activities are continuing to prevent drug smuggling in the border areas. The seized yaba has been handed over to the concerned police station after due legal process.

The BGB also said,Their strict stance against drug smuggling across the border will continue in the future.