The River Police of Bangladesh conducted a weeklong nationwide operation aimed at protecting the country’s fisheries and ensuring river route safety. During the drive, authorities seized a large quantity of illegal fishing nets, fish, shrimp fry, and other materials. A total of 125 individuals were arrested, according to River Police Superintendent (Media) Farzana Islam.

Over the seven days, the operation resulted in the confiscation of 38,044,920 meters of illegal nets, 3,938 kilograms of fish, 7,409,000 shrimp fry, 5,300 bagda shrimp fry, and 160 kilograms of jelly-mixed shrimp. Additionally, 251 river bushes were destroyed, and 41 bulkheads without valid documents were charged in the river court.

The River Police reported filing 43 cases related to fisheries law violations, reckless navigation, sand extraction, river pollution, theft, robbery, and murder. Two bodies were recovered during the operation. The seized illegal nets and jelly-mixed shrimp were destroyed, shrimp fry were released into the water, and confiscated fish were distributed to orphanages.