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Human trafficker, 18 Rohingyas held in Cox’s Bazar

Greenwatch Desk Crime 2025-01-21, 6:09pm

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Members of Bangladesh Navy have arrested 19 people including a human trafficker for their alleged attempt to go to Malaysia illegally from Kacchapia in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.


Tipped off, a Navy team conducted a drive in the area early Tuesday and arrested them, said a press release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The arrestees were handed over to Teknaf Model Police Station.

In line with the current government's directives, under the framework of 'In Aid to Civil Power, the Bangladesh Navy will conduct regular patrol operations to recover illegal arms, eliminate drugs and terrorism and maintain law and order, reports UNB.