Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested with 105 Yaba Tablets

Officials from the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) district office in Manikganj have apprehended a suspected drug dealer in possession of 105 Yaba tablets. The law enforcement operation was carried out in the Khaserchar area, situated under the jurisdiction of Singair Upazila in Manikganj District, on 2 June 2026.

Details of the Operation

The raid was executed under the comprehensive supervision of Humayun Kabir Khondakar, the Deputy Director of the Department of Narcotics Control, Manikganj District Office. An operational team, spearheaded by Inspector Mohammad Sumonur Rahman, conducted the targeted drive at approximately 14:00 hours following actionable intelligence regarding illicit narcotics trade in the locality.

During the targeted raid in Khaserchar, the DNC personnel intercepted the suspect, identified as Al-Amin, aged 24. A thorough search of his person led to the discovery and subsequent seizure of 105 pieces of Yaba, a contraband synthetic drug containing methamphetamine and caffeine. The suspect was detained at the scene, and a regular criminal case was subsequently filed against him at the local police station in accordance with the prevailing narcotics control laws of Bangladesh.

Profile of the Arrested Individual

The official identity and residential details of the apprehended suspect have been documented by the law enforcement authorities as follows:

Institutional Framework and Context

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) operates as the premier enforcement agency under the Security Services Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh. The primary mandate of the DNC involves the elimination of illicit drug trafficking, the regulation of chemical precursors, and the treatment and rehabilitation of drug-dependent individuals across the jurisdiction.

The possession, distribution, and sale of Yaba tablets are strictly prohibited under the Narcotics Control Act of Bangladesh. Law enforcement bodies, including the DNC, Bangladesh Police, and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), routinely carry out anti-narcotics drives across Manikganj and neighbouring regions to curb the proliferation of illegal stimulants. Following the standard legal procedure for such seizures, the recovered evidence has been catalogued, and the accused individual is scheduled to be produced before the judicial magistrate court to face formal legal proceedings.