Feni:Police arrested 14 individuals and seized Tk 17.52 lakh in cash, a cash-counting machine, and a significant quantity of drugs during an anti-narcotics operation at Lalpol Bede Palli on the outskirts of Feni town.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a joint team from the district administration and police conducted the raid on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of the suspects. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Nishat Tabassum and Sadar Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Fahmida Akter.
The arrestees have been identified as Manik, 28, Sohel, 28, Shahidullah, 45, Ritu Chandra Das, 39, Parvez, 25, Dwin Islam, 17, Hridoy, 21, Emran, 27, Sagar, 26, Sagar, 25, Shakil, 25, Belal, 22, Faruk, 24, and Bellal, 19. Acting on a tip-off regarding drug trading, the district police and the Detective Branch, with support from the district administration, cordoned off the area and conducted thorough searches after Wednesday evening.
During the operation, authorities seized Tk 17,52,600 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales, along with a cash-counting machine, 30 litres of locally brewed liquor, 600 yaba tablets, and 41 bundles of fuel paper. Various tools allegedly used in robbery and locally made weapons were also recovered.
Officer-in-Charge of Feni Model Police Station Md Aminul Islam stated that the arrested drug traders and drug users would be presented in court today following the completion of legal procedures.