The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained 16 individuals for possession and consumption of drugs in various areas across the capital.
The arrests were made during raids carried out across different areas of the capital from 6 am on Tuesday, November 19, to 6 am on Wednesday, November 20. This was confirmed by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Talebur Rahman of the DMP Media and Public Relations Department.
He stated that 16 individuals were arrested in anti-drug operations across various areas of the capital. During the raids, police seized 3 kg and 303 grams of marijuana, 985 bottles of Phensedyl, 101 Yaba tablets, and 27.5 grams of heroin. A total of 14 cases have been filed against the accused.
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