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ARREST-RECOVERY-GECKO (With Picture)
Two geckos worth Tk 2.14cr seized in Khulna, 5 held
KHULNA, Oct 8, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Coast Guard have arrested five alleged wildlife smugglers in possession of two rare species of gecko lizards worth around Taka 2.14 crore from Garaikhali Ferry Ghat area under Paikgachha upazila in the district, a Mongla West Zone BCG press release said today.
The arrested were identified as Saiful, 30, Ziaul, 29, Rubel, 25, Rashid, 26 and Joynal, 30.
On secret information, a BCG team led by petty officer of Nalian BCG Rafiqul Islam conducted a drive in the Garaikhali Ferry Ghat area around 4.30pm while the smugglers were tried to selling the valuable geckos.
Later, the arrested were released after a mobile court fined them Taka one thousand each, said the press release, adding that the two gecko were handed over to the Paikgachha Forest Office.
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