The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Monday (May 13) arrested 23 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, according to a DMP statement.

They seized 1,405 pieces of Yaba tablets, 12.65kg of hemp, 3.5gm heroin, and 3gm of Crystal Meth (Ice) 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: 1121 HRS, MAY 13, 2024
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