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BCG seizes liquor in Teknaf


Published : 14 Jul 2021 09:10 PM

Bangladesh Coast Guard Outpost Shahpuri conducted a special operation in Jalliapara area of Shahpuri Island under Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar and seized 482 pieces of beer at the wee hour on Wednesday. 

Media Officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Amirul Haque, stated this at a press release on Wednesday afternoon. Lt Commander Amirul Haque said that Lt. Commander M Naeem-ul-Haq led the operation on the basis of secret information. During the operation, when movement of 2-3 people in the area became suspicious, the Coast Guard signaled them to stop. 

At that time, the traffickers sensed the presence of the Coast Guard and fled inside the forest areas of Teknaf. After that, the Coast Guard searched the scene and seized 462 bottles of beers in 05 plastic bags. The seized beer has been handed over to Teknaf Model Police Station for further legal action, he said. During the press briefing, Lt Commander Amirul Haque said that such drives of Bangladesh Coast Guard in coastal areas will be continued to curb down the crime rate.