Over 400 Arrested As Dhaka Police Conduct Capital-Wide Crackdown

In a coordinated 24-hour operation targeting urban crime and narcotics trade, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 431 individuals across various neighbourhoods in the capital. The drive, conducted as part of routine law enforcement measures, resulted in the filing of 70 separate cases involving firearms possession, drug trafficking, and other criminal offences.

A press release issued on Sunday, 2 August, by the DMP Media and Public Relations Division confirmed the scale of the operations, which spanned eight division zones alongside two specialized detective units. Police officers carried out raids, established checkpoints, and conducted search operations to apprehend suspects and seize illegal contraband.

Beyond the arrests, law enforcement officers recovered a notable quantity of illegal weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen property during the coordinated raids. Police seized one foreign-made pistol along with two empty magazines. Narcotics confiscations included 14,142 yaba tablets, 156 grams of heroin, and 230 grams of cannabis.

In addition to weapons and narcotics, officers seized 31 mobile phones, a private car, and a vintage camera believed to be connected to criminal activities. During one of the operations, law enforcement personnel also successfully rescued a victim who was being held unlawfully.

DMP officials stated that legal proceedings against the arrested individuals are underway at respective police stations across the metropolis. Those detained face charges ranging from firearms violations and narcotics possession to involvement in organised crime, with suspects being presented before courts for further judicial processing.