COX’S BAZAR: Coast Guard members detained 62 people including 8 Thai nationals, who were going to Malaysia illegally through waterway, near the Saint Martin's Island in the Bay at 7:00am on Tuesday.

Coast Guard also seized the trawler, which was carrying them.

Confirming the matter to Banglanews, Saint Martin’s Coast Guard station commander Harun-Or-Rashid said, “Details will be disclosed in this regard after interrogation.”

BDST: 1040 HRS MAY 20, 2014