Police in the Mirsharai Upazila of Chittagong have intercepted a significant consignment of narcotics during a targeted operation on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. On the night of Thursday, 14 May 2026, law enforcement officials arrested a 19-year-old lorry driver, identified as Mashraf Uddin Rahat, after discovering 82 kilograms of cannabis concealed within his vehicle.
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Details of the Operation
The operation was conducted by Mirsharai Police, who established a strategic security checkpoint on the Chittagong-bound lane directly in front of the Mirsharai Police Station gate. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the transport of illegal substances, officers stopped a lorry for inspection during the late hours of Thursday night.
Upon a thorough search of the vehicle, the police recovered the illicit haul. According to official estimates, the 82 kilograms of seized cannabis possess an approximate market value of £11,500 (1.64 million BDT).
The Accused and the Evasive Accomplice
The apprehended individual, Mashraf Uddin Rahat, is a resident of the Sundarpur area within the Feni Sadar Upazila and is the son of Abdur Rab. During preliminary interrogation, Rahat provided details concerning the origin of the journey and the involvement of an accomplice.
Rahat informed the authorities that his co-driver, 31-year-old Rokibul Islam Sujon, had successfully evaded capture earlier in the journey. According to Rahat’s testimony, Sujon disembarked from the lorry in the Baraiyarhat area, situated under the jurisdiction of the Zorarganj Police Station, shortly before the vehicle reached the checkpoint. Sujon allegedly instructed Rahat to continue the journey and deliver the vehicle to Chittagong city alone.
Summary of Seizure and Arrests
| Detail | Information |
| Primary Suspect | Mashraf Uddin Rahat (19) |
| Fleeing Accomplice | Rokibul Islam Sujon (31) |
| Quantity of Narcotics | 82 Kilograms |
| Estimated Market Value | 1,640,000 BDT |
| Location of Seizure | Dhaka-Chittagong Highway, Mirsharai |
| Date of Incident | 14 May 2026 |
| Legal Status | Case filed under the Narcotics Control Act |
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigations
Farida Yasmin, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Mirsharai Police Station, confirmed that a formal case has been registered under the Narcotics Control Act against both the detained driver and the absconding accomplice.
The police have seized the lorry as part of the evidence. OC Yasmin further stated that active measures are being taken to locate and apprehend Rokibul Islam Sujon. The investigation aims to uncover the wider network involved in this narcotics trafficking route between Feni and Chittagong. Law enforcement agencies in neighbouring jurisdictions have been alerted as the search for the second suspect continues.