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CHATTOGRAM, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - A contingent of the Bangladesh Navy in a 
special drive seized about five lakh pieces of Yaba tablets worth about Taka 
25 crore from Hnila Union of Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar district.

"Acting on a tip-off, the Navy contingent chased a trafficking gang centering 
from the northern side of the Naf River and seized some bags containing the 
contraband items," said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) 
Directorate here this evening.

Subsequently, the Navy members searched the bags in the presence of the 
Narcotics Control Department and recovered a total of five lakh pieces of 
Yaba tablets . . . The estimated price of those yaba is about Taka 25 crore, 
the ISPR mentioned.

However, none could be arrested and the necessary legal action is underway in 
this connection.
 
The Bangladesh Navy continues its drive and patrols in its respective 
jurisdictions to strengthen the overall security system across the country, 
prevent criminal activities and maintain law and order centering the upcoming 
13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Polls and Referendum, slated for February 12.

The Bangladesh Navy is vigil at the coastal and border areas against drug 
traffickers and it would be intensified in the future as well, the ISPR 
added.