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DMP arrests 22, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

Staff Correspondent  | banglanews24.com
Update: 2024-04-21 11:34:54
DMP arrests 22, files 16 cases in 24-hr anti-narcotics drive

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Sunday (April 21) arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs.

Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in the city’s various areas, seizing drugs and arresting drug sellers and abusers, said a DMP statement today.

They seized 170 pieces of Yaba tablets, 43.5kg hemp, 120gm heroin, 120 bottle of phensedyl and 10 litre of local wine from their possessions, according to the statement. 

According to the statement, 16 cases were filed against the detained persons under the Narcotics Control Act.

BDST: 1134 HRS, APR 21, 2024
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