Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested three alleged muggers from Mirpur area of Dhaka on Tuesday night in connection with snatching goods from Shahjalal International Airport after beating customs officials.

RAB members said the arrestees are Badrul Alam Shyamol, gang leader of Shyamol Bahini, and his two associates Prince and Papon.

RAB officials said a team of the elite force conducted a drive in Benarashi Palli area of Mirpur at about 11:55pm and arrested them.

On 10 August, a group of muggers looted goods worth Tk one crore from cargo village of the airport after beating customs officials.