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COX’S BAZAR, Apr 11, 2026 (BSS) -  Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a record-breaking 1,059,400 pieces of Yaba pills in separate operations along the Cox’s Bazar border, marking the largest single-day drug seizure in the force’s history.

The drive was carried out by Ukhiya Battalion (64 BGB) and Ramu Battalion (30 BGB) under the Ramu Sector, according to a BGB press release. 

The total seized narcotics are estimated to be worth approximately Tk 30.78 crore.

According to a BGB press release, in the early hours of April 11, Ukhiya Battalion conducted a special drive in the Hnila area of Teknaf Upazila following intelligence inputs. 

Over the past two weeks, intensified surveillance, including technological monitoring and patrols, had been maintained in the area.

At around 3:00 am, suspicious movements were detected near the Naf River using radar. Thermal imaging later confirmed that a group of smugglers was attempting to enter Bangladesh by swimming across the river. 

Acting swiftly, a BGB patrol team from Hnila BOP set up a strategic ambush. Sensing the presence of law enforcement, the smugglers fled back into Myanmar, abandoning their contraband.

Subsequent searches led to the recovery of 859,400 Yaba pills from 13 packages, with an estimated value of Tk 25.78 crore.

In a separate operation later in the day, Ramu Battalion conducted a raid in Tulabagan area under Khuniapalong Union in Ramu Upazila, recovering an additional 200,000 Yaba pills worth approximately Tk 6 crore.

Legal proceedings are currently underway in connection with the seizures. BGB has also intensified intelligence surveillance to identify individuals involved in drug trafficking and is continuing coordination with other law enforcement agencies.

Lieutenant Colonel Md. Zahirul Islam, Commanding Officer of Ukhiya Battalion (64 BGB), stated that in line with government directives, BGB has recently strengthened its operational and intelligence activities to prevent the smuggling of fuel, edible oil, and fertilizers along the border. 

Over the past two months, the battalion has successfully prevented the smuggling of approximately 3,400 kilograms of fertilizer, along with significant quantities of fuel and edible oil.

He reaffirmed that BGB remains committed to combating drug trafficking along the border and expressed hope that such operations will continue with the support of local communities.