52 held in Cox\\\'s Bazar while going to Malaysia illegally

COX'S BAZAR, Feb 3 (UNB): The members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive, arrested 52 persons from Sonapara beach on the Marine Drive Road in Ukhia Upazila Sunday night while they were set to go to Malaysia by two trawlers illegally.

The RAB also seized both the trawlers.

Maj Kazi Rashedul Alam of RAB-7 said being tipped off that one Rustom Ali with his two sons were set to go to Malaysia in two trawlers, a team of RAB launched a drive in the area at around 10:00 pm and arrested 52 persons from the spot.

Later, the arrestees were handed over to Ukhia thana.