Yaba Smuggling Foiled in Cox’s Bazar, Two Women Arrested

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 50,000 Yaba tablets from two women in Cox’s Bazar, including one resident of a Rohingya refugee camp. The contraband was recovered on Friday night (25 July) from a joint forces checkpoint located in Morichya, along the Cox’s Bazar–Teknaf regional road.

According to BGB officials, the two women had concealed the tablets inside folded garments under their burqas and were attempting to smuggle the drugs into Cox’s Bazar.

Identities of the Accused

How the Arrest Unfolded

Acting on intelligence reports, a special patrol team from BGB Ramu-30 Battalion was stationed at the Morichya checkpoint. At approximately 8:30 PM, the team flagged down a suspicious battery-run three-wheeler (easybike) for inspection.

Upon noticing suspicious behaviour from the two female passengers, BGB personnel conducted a preliminary interrogation, though the women denied any wrongdoing. A subsequent physical search revealed:

• 25,000 Yaba tablets each, hidden inside garment folds beneath their burqas
• Estimated street value: Approximately 1.5 crore BDT (Bangladeshi Taka)

Statement from BGB Command

Lieutenant Colonel Kazi Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, Commanding Officer of Ramu-30 Battalion, confirmed the arrest and stated:

“Legal proceedings have been initiated. The two accused have been handed over to Ramu police station. Our operations against drug trafficking will continue.”

Facts at a Glance

This latest seizure underscores the ongoing challenge of Yaba trafficking in the Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf region, which has emerged as a key transit route for narcotics. The BGB has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards drug smuggling and affirmed the continuation of vigorous operations in the area.