The Bangladesh Navy detained 11 individuals along with a wooden engine-powered boat loaded with cement that was allegedly being trafficked to Myanmar. The operation took place late Sunday night, April 19, 2026, about 12 nautical miles from the Saint Martin Lighthouse. The navy vessel ‘Samudra Avijan’ intercepted the suspicious boat named ‘FB Abdur Rahman–2’ during a routine patrol and intelligence surveillance mission.

Upon inspection, the navy recovered 850 sacks of Diamond Cement from the boat. The seized goods and vessel were estimated to be worth around 15.1 million taka. The detained individuals are suspected to be part of a smuggling network. The navy stated that legal proceedings against them are underway.

Officials added that regular operations continue to curb illegal trafficking, smuggling, and maritime crimes within Bangladesh’s territorial waters.