27 Arrested in Anti-Drug Drive in Noakhali

❐ District Correspondent

Noakhali District Police has arrested 27 people in a special anti-drug operation. During the operation, 85 pieces of Yaba tablets and 130 grams of marijuana were recovered.

Noakhali Police Superintendent N.M. Nasiruddin confirmed the matter on Wednesday morning, August 19.

Earlier, they were arrested in a special anti-drug operation conducted in various upazilas of the district on Tuesday.

Police said that as part of the operation, a total of 26 raids were conducted at different police stations in the district. Four accused were arrested in regular cases and 85 pieces of Yaba and 130 grams of marijuana were recovered from them. Three regular cases have been filed in this incident.

In addition, 23 more people were sentenced and fined through the mobile court. In total, legal action has been taken against 27 people in the operation.

Superintendent of Police N.M. Nasiruddin also said that their zero tolerance policy against drugs will continue. In addition to regular operations and legal measures against those involved in drug trade, supply, transportation and consumption, activities will continue to build a drug-free society.