Netrokona:The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) apprehended two individuals suspected of drug trafficking, seizing 34 kilograms of cannabis in Kendua upazila of the district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the detainees have been identified as Md Monir Uddin, 35, from Bhalukber village in Ishwarganj upazila of Mymensingh, and Md Shah Alam, 32, from Mirarchar village in Bhairab upazila of Kishoreganj. Assistant Director of the District Department of Narcotics Control Md Nazmul Haque stated that the arrests were made based on a tip-off. A team from the department established a makeshift checkpoint in the Harinagar Fenargati area under Sandikona Union of the upazila, where they found 34 kilograms of cannabis in 17 packets.
Additionally, the team confiscated a CNG-run auto-rickshaw, which was allegedly used to transport the drugs. A case has been filed in connection with the incident.