The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 484 individuals and filed 52 cases during an intensive 24-hour crime-control drive across the capital on Wednesday.

According to a press release issued by the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division on Thursday, 12 November, officers conducted coordinated raids across multiple police station jurisdictions. The sweeps targeted suspected criminals, drug peddlers, and individuals involved in subversive activities, resulting in the seizure of crude explosives, sharp weapons, narcotics, and stolen goods.

Mirpur recorded the highest number of apprehensions among all policing jurisdictions, with 127 arrests. Tejgaon followed with 76 detentions, while Motijheel and Uttara recorded 59 and 51 arrests respectively.

A complete breakdown of the arrests across the ten operational units of the DMP is detailed below:

Alongside the arrests, law enforcement teams recovered significant contraband and evidence during the raids. Seized items included a Chinese axe, four unexploded cocktails (crude bombs), remnants of 11 exploded cocktails, and parts of two defused explosive devices.

Officers also confiscated substantial quantities of illegal narcotics—specifically 4,282 yaba pills and 10.62 kilograms of cannabis—as well as 43 mobile phones. During the course of the operations, police successfully rescued one victim.

Such city-wide drives form part of the DMP’s routine strategy to curb street crime, disrupt narcotics trafficking networks, and maintain public order across Dhaka’s densely populated neighbourhoods. The large volume of arrests in areas like Mirpur and Tejgaon reflects heightened surveillance in major residential and commercial corridors.

Police officials confirmed that legal proceedings are currently underway against all 484 detainees, who are expected to be produced before the relevant courts following initial interrogation.