In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) jointly seized yaba tablets, raw materials for yaba, and crystal meth worth approximately Tk 125 million from Teknaf on Wednesday, May 28. Acting on secret intelligence, the operation was conducted near Maheshkhalia Para Marine Drive using the RAB Dog Squad. A hidden sack was recovered containing 130,000 yaba tablets, 1 kg of yaba powder, and 1 kg of crystal meth (ice).
Coast Guard spokesperson Lt. Commander Harun-or-Rashid confirmed the bust and stated that continuous 24-hour patrols and joint operations have significantly curbed drug trafficking in coastal and riverine areas. Legal proceedings regarding the seizure are currently underway.
