Dhaka:The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 505 individuals in a series of operations conducted across the capital within the last 24 hours, filing 19 cases during this period.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests occurred during raids in various police station areas on Saturday, as detailed in a DMP press release issued today. The operations were carried out by the DMP's nine operational units, leading to the seizure of narcotics and other evidence, and the rescue of one victim.
Mirpur Division witnessed the highest number of arrests, totaling 127, followed by Uttara Division with 67 arrests. Other divisions involved include Tejgaon with 66 arrests, Lalbagh with 57, Wari with 53, Gulshan with 50, Motijheel with 40, and Ramna with 38. Additionally, the Detective Branch (DB) arrested seven individuals.
During these operations, police recovered 2,582 yaba tablets, 39 tapentadol tablets, eight mobile phones, and Tk 24,700 in cash. Further legal proceedings against those arrested are currently underway.