DHAKA, Sept 1, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 442 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of its regular anti-crime operations.

Police also filed 29 cases during the period, according to a DMP statement released here today.

The arrests were made across the capital, with the highest number-- 133 reported by the Mirpur division, followed by 59 in Tejgaon, 56 in Motijheel, 50 in Wari, 50 in Uttara, 36 in Lalbagh, 32 in Ramna and 23 in Gulshan division.

In addition, the Detective Branch (DB) arrested five people in the anti-crime drives, the DMP said.

Police also seized 6,342 pieces of contraband yaba tablets, a locally-made revolver, four rounds of bullet and cash Taka 3,400 during the operations, it added.

Besides, legal proceedings against the arrested suspects were underway, the further statement said.