462 arrested in anti-narcotics drive across Chattogram

Police arrested 462 individuals in past 24 hours across the 11 districts of the Chattogram Range during special anti-narcotics drives and regular case operations, according to a report released today by the range police headquarter.

A total of 75 arrested in regular cases, 78 arrested in prior cases, 31 arrested under Section 34 of the Police Act, 3 arrested under Section 54 of the CrPC, 60 arrested under other laws (including Section 151 of the CrPC), 107 arrested on arrest warrants and 24 arrested on conviction warrants.

Meanwhile, a total of 84 people were arrested in narcotics-related cases, all identified as drug users, while 47 drug dealers were arrested in connection with regular and other cases.

Mobile courts sentenced 45 individuals to imprisonment and collected fines amounting to TK 28,100. In total, 26 narcotics cases were filed during the operation.

A total of 10,302 yaba tablets, 26.1 kg of cannabis and 212 litters of illegally distilled liquor seized during the drive.

Police confirmed that such special drive will continue for the public interest.