Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized 6,600 liters of soyabean oil from some warehouses and grocery shops in Natore district on Friday evening.
On a tip off, a team of the elite force conducted the drive against creating artificial crises of edible oil through hoarding at Zonail Bazar in Baraigram upazila of the district.
During the 5.15-hour drive, they found five warehouses and shops involved in manipulating. Subsequently, they seized 6,600 liters of soyabean oil and the on-duty magistrate fined Taka 3.20 lakh against the owners concerned.
The team members also sold the seized soyabean oil among the local people at the fixed price.
