Cox’s Bazar, 27 March, Abnews: Coast Guard of Bangladesh has arrested thirteen suspected pirates from Matarbari Channel of the Bay of Bengal in Kutubdia upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday night.
The arrests were made on a tip of, the Coast Guard launched the drive at about 7:30pm and arrested them.
Two bullets, 10 machetes, 10 mobile phone sets and Tk 6,000 in cash were recovered from their possession.
Also, seven fishermen were rescued during the drive.
ABN/Adrian/Jasim/AD