Teknaf (Cox’s Bazar) Correspondent:
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested 3 people while smuggling Yaba in a private car in the Shilkhali area of Ukhiya on Teknaf Marine Drive Road in Cox’s Bazar. Approximately 42,000 pieces of Yaba were recovered from them.
Among the arrested are 1 male and 2 females. They are – driver Md. Masud Sharif (22), son of the deceased Habibur Rahman of Uttar Para (Ward No. 8) area of Teknaf Police Station, Mosa. Beauty (27), daughter of the deceased Shafiqul Islam of Samity Para area of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Police Station, and Mosa. Mahim (19), daughter of the deceased Abdur Rashid.
The commander of Ukhiya Battalion (64 BGB) confirmed this information on Tuesday (April 10, 2026).
According to BGB sources, when a private car from Teknaf to Cox’s Bazar reached the Shilkhali temporary checkpost at approximately 3:25 am, BGB members on duty searched it. At that time, a huge amount of Yaba was recovered from 21 pots wrapped with black and khaki scotch tape inside the car’s oil tank.
Three people, including the driver of the private car, were arrested in this incident. In addition, the private car and 3 Android mobile phones used for drug trafficking were seized. During initial interrogation, the detainees admitted that they were collecting Yaba from Teknaf and taking it to Cox’s Bazar to sell at a higher price.
The commander of Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) said that intelligence surveillance has been strengthened to identify the drug supplier and the related gang. After taking legal action against the detained accused, the process of handing them over to Teknaf Model Police Station is underway.
He further said that in addition to border security, the BGB is also taking a strict stance on preventing drugs and smuggling and such operations will continue in the future.
It is worth noting that the Ukhia Battalion (64 BGB) under the Ramu Sector has been playing an important role in border security and anti-drug operations for a long time.