Dhaka: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has successfully apprehended 393 individuals as part of an extensive security operation involving patrols and checkposts across the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this operation was implemented over two days, during which the DMP deployed 1,334 patrol teams and 142 checkposts to ensure public safety under its 50 police stations from 12:01am to 11:59pm on Thursday and Friday.
The operation saw 680 teams performing their duties at night, while 654 teams operated during the day. The deployment included 958 mobile patrol teams, 146 foot patrol teams, and 230 motorcycle patrol teams. The DMP strategically placed 142 checkposts in important locations to bolster security in the metropolitan area.
In these operations, 393 individuals involved in various crimes were arrested across different areas of the city. The detainees included 33 robbers, 22 active muggers, four extortionists, 18 thieves, 73 individuals wanted in previous cases, and 55 identified drug dealers.
The law enforcement teams confiscated various items, including home-made weapons, 10 rounds of pistol bullets, two motorcycles, 21 mobile phones, a private car, and Taka 5,62,600 in cash. Additionally, the operation resulted in the seizure of 749 Yaba tablets, 7.290 kilograms of ganja, 20 grams of heroin, six bottles of Phensedyl, seven bottles of foreign-made liquor, and seven cans of beer.
In connection with these activities, 116 cases were filed with different police stations under the DMP in the last two days.