Crystal meth worth Tk 125 million seized in Teknaf

Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 2.54kg of crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth or ice) worth about Tk 125 million from Teknaf in the early hours of Friday, reports UNB.

Acting on a tip off, a team of Coast Guard's Teknaf station conducted a drive in Dorgarchhara area adjacent to Teknaf's Marine drive.

At around 1:00am, they saw a man with a bag coming from the sea beach. However, sensing the presence of the law enforcers, he abandoned the bag and fled.

The crystal meth was found inside the bag, said Lt. commander Abdur Rahman, media officer of Bangladesh Coast Guard Headquarters. The consignment was handed over to Teknaf model police station for further action, added commander Rahman.