The Bangladesh Coast Guard has arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized 129 yaba tablets in separate operations in Barguna and Bhola as part of its ongoing anti-drug campaign.

According to the Coast Guard, a special operation was conducted at around 7:00pm on Friday (August 7) near Kathaltali Bus Stand in Patharghata upazila of Barguna based on a tip-off.

During the operation, Coast Guard personnel searched a suspicious individual and recovered 81 yaba tablets, estimated to be worth around Tk 40,500.

In a separate operation, the Coast Guard Outpost Lalmohan conducted a raid at around 8:00pm near Shahbazpur College Gate in Lalmohan upazila of Bhola, also acting on a tip-off.

During the operation, another suspected drug dealer was searched and 48 yaba tablets, worth approximately Tk 24,000, were recovered.

The arrested individuals were identified as Md. Sharif Panchayet, 29, son of Abdul Mannan Panchayet and a resident of Ward No. 1 of Lalmohan Municipality in Bhola, and Md. Imon Hossain, 18, son of Md. Sagir Hossain and a resident of Kathaltali village under Kathaltali Union in Patharghata, Barguna.

The Coast Guard said legal proceedings against the arrested individuals are underway. The seized yaba tablets have also been handed over for further legal action.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard said it will continue conducting such operations to curb the spread of illegal drugs.