Dhaka, Aug 03 (V7N) – The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 419 people in separate operations across the capital over the past 24 hours, while 71 cases were filed in connection with various criminal offences.
The information was disclosed on Monday (August 3) by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Media and Public Relations) Niaz Mehdi.
According to the DMP, the arrests were made during routine operations conducted by police at different stations across Dhaka.
During the drives, police recovered 21 mobile phones, 14 laptops, 28 VoIP machines, 4,846 SIM cards of various mobile operators, electrical equipment, 52 cable connectors, 16 data connector machines, a power supply unit, a CCTV camera, 12 laptop chargers, 26 bottles of foreign liquor, a private car and Tk 209,700 in cash.
Law enforcement officials also seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs, including 14 kilograms of cannabis, 914 yaba tablets and 350.8 grams of heroin.
The DMP said legal proceedings against the arrested individuals are currently underway in accordance with the law.
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