A joint team of the army and police has recovered 2,000 yaba pills and a motorcycle in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban, acting on intelligence provided by a local member of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party.
The recovery was made during an operation in the Baishari Bazar area on Saturday (October 10), according to information released on Sunday.
Abul Bashar, assistant platoon commander of the Ansar unit in Baishari Union, reportedly noticed a motorcycle being used to transport yaba and promptly informed the relevant authorities.
Acting on his information, a joint team of the army and police attempted to intercept the motorcycle. However, the rider abandoned the vehicle and fled after noticing the presence of law enforcement personnel.
A search of the motorcycle led to the recovery of 2,000 yaba tablets. The seized vehicle was identified as a Discover 125cc motorcycle.
The estimated seizure value of the yaba pills is around Tk6 lakh.
The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party said its members continued to work with vigilance and professionalism to prevent drug trafficking and maintain public safety.
The incident highlights the role of intelligence sharing and coordination among law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
