Dhaka:In a sweeping operation across the capital, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 523 individuals over the past 24 hours and filed 40 cases.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests were part of regular police operations carried out by various divisions within Dhaka. The Mirpur Division reported the highest number of arrests, totaling 90. Other divisions with significant arrest numbers included Motijheel with 82, Tejgaon with 79, and Wari with 75. Additional arrests were recorded in Ramna, Lalbagh, Gulshan, Uttara, and smaller numbers by the Detective Branch (DB) and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC).
During these operations, police recovered substantial quantities of narcotics, including 75 kilograms and 250 grams of cannabis, 1,442 yaba pills, and seven grams of heroin. Other seized items included two cans of beer, one covered van, two motorcycles, nine mobile phones, one victim, and Tk 2,400 in cash.
The operations targeted suspected criminal activities throughout the city, focusing on areas under various police station jurisdictions. Legal proceedings for those arrested are currently underway.