Police arrested a teen gold smuggler in Chuadanga and recovered five gold bars from his possession on Sunday (Jan 29).
The arrestee Hridoy Hossen, 19, son of Naushad Ali was arrested at 12:00 pm from Darshana area.
Police sources said that based on secret information, a team of police took possession at Darshana in front of Memnagar BD Secondary School. When police intercepted a motorcycle heading towards the police check post, the rider Hridoy threw the gold bars wrapped in paper into a nearby drain.
Later, police arrested Hridoy and recovered those gold bars weighing 25.2 bhori, said sources.
Chuadanga Additional Superintendent of Police Anisuzzaman confirmed the matter to the reporters.
The arrestee is being interrogated, he said, adding a case in this regard will be lodged.
BDST: 1400 HRS, JAN 29, 2023
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