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The Bangladesh Coast Guard is undertaking a comprehensive effort to identify and arrest the masterminds orchestrating drug trafficking and smuggling, stated Director General Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque yesterday. "We are trying to catch all the godfathers involved in drugs," he announced at a press briefing held at the Coast Guard headquarters.

Rear Admiral Hoque explained that individuals engaged in drug trading and smuggling are being apprehended, and through these arrests, the Coast Guard aims to reach the higher-level figures responsible for the trade, with the ultimate goal of eradicating drugs from their source. He noted that a rising domestic demand is fueling the drug trade, stating, "If there is demand, there will be supply."

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We are trying to catch all the godfathers involved in drugs.

Over the last two years, the Coast Guard has confiscated around 1.5 crore yaba pills and apprehended a significant number of individuals involved in drug trafficking. The government is reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy on drugs and is actively developing stronger legislation to combat the trade. Additionally, efforts are underway to bolster the capabilities of the Department of Narcotics Control. Earlier, the Coast Guard and the Department of Shipping formalized a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in maritime safety, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations.

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If there is demand, there will be supply.