ZCZC

BSS-16

DMP-DRUGS-DETENTION

12 arrested in city for selling, consuming drugs

DHAKA, Dec 03, 2024 (BSS) - The members of the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in several anti-drug raids arrested a total of 12 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during the last 24 hours till 6am today.

The DB in association with local police carried out the drives simultaneously at different parts of the metropolis commencing 6am on December 2, according to a press release.

During the anti-drug raids, police seized 57 pieces of contraband yaba tablets and 11.590 kilograms of cannabis (ganja) from their possessions, the release added.

Police filed 11 separate cases against the arrestees in these connections with respective police stations under the Narcotics Control Act.

BSS/PR/SAS/RY/1622hrs