Chattogram:A special operation by the Chattogram Range Police has resulted in the arrest of 864 individuals over the past 24 hours, targeting juvenile gangs, mugging, extortion, terrorism, and drug-related crimes.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the police recovered significant quantities of illegal substances, including 15,148 Yaba tablets, 12 kg 938 grams of cannabis, and 9.5 liters of locally made liquor, as detailed in a report released by the Range Police headquarters.
The arrests encompassed a wide range of offenses, with 117 individuals apprehended in regular cases and 62 in prior cases. Thirty-two were detained under Section 34 of the Police Act, nine under Section 54 of the CrPC, and 36 under various other laws, including Section 151 of the CrPC. Additionally, authorities executed 140 arrest warrants and 26 conviction warrants. In cases related to drugs, 74 users and 67 dealers were arrested, alongside 141 individuals in separate operations.
During the anti-drug operation, 51 cases were filed, and mobile courts sentenced 53 people to imprisonment while collecting fines totaling Taka 5,700.
Separately, 18 members of a banned organization were arrested in various districts five in Noakhali, four in Chattogram, two each in Chandpur, Lakshmipur, and Khagrachhari, and one each in Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, and Rangamati.
In efforts against juvenile gangs, 368 individuals were detained, with 306 released to their guardians under bond, while legal action was pursued against 62. By district, detentions included 105 in Chattogram, 77 in Chandpur, 51 in Lakshmipur, 46 in Noakhali, 24 in Rangamati, 22 in Brahmanbaria, 21 in Khagrachhari, 10 in Cox's Bazar, nine in Bandarban, and three in Feni.
Police officials emphasized that the special drive will continue in the public interest to curb crime and maintain law and order.