After some listed yaba traders' properties and wealth were confiscated—following the traders’ arrests and surrender—they are attempting to sell their remaining assets, while in police custody. However, the deputy commissioner said that not just yaba traders, but, no one has the possibility of secretly selling their property. For the past few months, yaba traders have become quite anxious due to constant raids and drives by law enforcement agencies. Locals believe that the listed yaba traders were involved in the murder of Ekramul. In 2018, the names of 1,151 yaba traders from Cox's Bazar and Teknaf appeared on the latest Home Ministry yaba-trader list.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2019 09:00 UTC