Chattogram:Chattogram Range Police have arrested 458 individuals in the last 24 hours as part of a special operation targeting juvenile gangs, mugging, extortion, terrorism, and drug-related crimes. This extensive crackdown aims to curb crime and maintain law and order in the region.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests include 97 individuals in regular cases, 66 in prior cases, 16 under Section 34 of the Police Act, 4 under Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 28 under other laws including Section 151, 90 on arrest warrants, and 18 on conviction warrants.
The anti-drug efforts resulted in the arrest of 38 people, comprising 1 drug courier and 37 drug users. Overall, 78 people were apprehended for drug offenses, including 40 identified as drug dealers. The police seized a significant amount of narcotics, including 4,576 Yaba tablets, 53.75 liters of locally made liquor, 59.32 kilograms of cannabis, 80 Tapentadol tablets, and one bottle of whiskey. There were 33 drug-related cases filed, and mobile courts sentenced 19 people to imprisonment with total fines amounting to TK 1,400.
Additionally, 14 individuals were detained for their association with a banned organization. Arrests were made across several districts 3 in Chattogram, 3 in Chandpur, 3 in Khagrachari, 2 in Cumilla, 2 in Noakhali, and 1 in Lakshmipur.
In efforts targeting juvenile gangs, 101 people were taken into custody. Of these, 69 were released to their guardians after signing a bond, while legal proceedings were initiated against the remaining 32. The arrests by district were as follows 21 in Chattogram, 23 in Cox's Bazar, 23 in Khagrachari, 14 in Noakhali, 12 in Brahmanbaria, 7 in Lakshmipur, and 1 in Chandpur.
The Chattogram Range Police have stated that such special operations will continue in the interest of public safety.