Aviation Security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka airport) seized 4 thousand 364 pieces of illegal Yaba tablets from a Saudi Arabia-bound passenger's luggage during pre-boarding security screening.

On Monday, incident occurred at boarding bridge C-2 during routine security check of US-Bangla Airlines flight BS-381 from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia. On-duty screener identified suspicious objects in passenger’s bag through screening process.

AVSEC authorities immediately notified Department of Narcotics Control after detecting illegal drugs. Narcotics officials arrived at scene and conducted thorough search of passenger’s luggage, recovering total 4,364 Yaba tablets.

Officials completed necessary legal procedures before offloading, detaining and taking passenger into custody. Smuggling attempt was foiled due to alertness, responsibility and precise screening by on-duty screener and AVSEC members, according to Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).

Airport authorities told media that this success has further strengthened overall security arrangements at the airport. Pre-boarding security checks remain critical checkpoint for preventing drug trafficking and other illegal activities through air travel.

Yaba trafficking through airports has been persistent challenge for Bangladesh authorities. Seizure demonstrates effectiveness of enhanced security measures and training provided to aviation security personnel at country's main international gateway.

CAAB emphasized that vigilant screening processes and professional conduct of security staff played crucial role in preventing drugs from being smuggled out of Bangladesh. Incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking through air routes.