BGB destroy drugs at border

Kaladan Press
Teknaf, Bangladesh: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) destroyed huge amount of drugs worth taka nearly three million in Teknaf on February 12, said a local who closed the BGB from Teknaf.

“BGB seized different kinds of drugs along the border from last January 2012, till February after being conducted operations.”

Col. Mohamed Boshirul Alam, the Sector Commander of Chittagong destroyed all drugs which were seized from the border by BGB Battalion 42 from Teknaf, according to BGB source.

The Commanding officer, Lt. Col. Zahid Hasan, Captain Rakib of Teknaf BGB Battalion No. 42, Custom officer and Sub-Inspector Foridul Alam were present in the event.

“5720 Yaba tablets, 1.400 gm tobacco and different kinds of wine bottles, beers and etc., which were among the destroyed drugs.”

According to different sources, the drugs come from Burma to Bangladesh through the entry point of border. The drug smuggling must be stopped by concerned authorities of Bangladesh.

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