The Detective Branch (Motijheel Division) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested three individuals during a major raid in the Turag area of the capital, recovering a large consignment of mobile phones, cash, and electronic components believed to be linked to an organised smuggling and illegal trading network.
The operation was carried out on Sunday night at around 9:30pm in a building located in the Rupayan City Grand Block-A area under Turag Police Station. Acting on intelligence reports, law enforcement officials conducted the raid and detained three suspects from the premises.
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Arrested Individuals
The arrested persons have been identified as:
- Shahriar Hasan Sarkar Raja (26)
- Md Roni Mia (24)
- Sree Nayan Chandra Sutradhar (19)
According to police sources, the trio is suspected of being active members of a coordinated mobile phone smuggling syndicate operating within Dhaka and beyond.
Massive Seizure of Mobile Goods and Cash
During the raid, law enforcement recovered an extensive stockpile of mobile phones, accessories, and manufacturing-related equipment. Authorities also seized a significant amount of cash suspected to be proceeds from illegal trade.
Seized Items Summary
| Category | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mobile phones | 442 units |
| Cash | BDT 884,000 (approx.) |
| Laptops | 5 |
| Mobile display units | 740 |
| Mobile batteries | 1,000 |
| Back covers | 2,190 |
| Chargers & cables | 560 chargers, 540 cables |
| Headphones | 90 units |
| Pen drives | 150 units |
| Empty mobile boxes | 3,500 |
| Speakers | 18 units |
| SIM sealing machines | 3 |
| Other technical devices | IMEI printer, heat machines, scanning tools, counting machine, CCTV units |
In addition, investigators recovered various specialised tools used for mobile phone assembly, modification, packaging, and possible reconditioning, including IMEI number printing equipment and cash-counting machines.
Allegations of Smuggling and Tax Evasion
Preliminary interrogation suggests that the arrested individuals were involved in importing mobile phones and components from China through illegal channels. Authorities believe the group bypassed customs duties and regulatory requirements before distributing the goods across different markets in Dhaka.
Law enforcement officials indicated that the syndicate may have been operating as part of a wider supply chain involving smuggled electronics, counterfeit components, and reassembled mobile devices.
Legal Action Underway
A case has been filed against the accused with Turag Police Station under relevant sections of the law. Police confirmed that further investigations are ongoing to identify additional members of the network and determine the full extent of their operations.
Officials also stated that digital evidence, financial records, and communication data seized during the raid are being analysed to trace the supply chain and financial transactions linked to the suspected smuggling operation.
Broader Crackdown on Illegal Electronics Trade
The arrest comes amid increased enforcement action against illicit electronics trafficking in Bangladesh, where authorities have intensified monitoring of unregistered imports and tax evasion in the mobile phone market.
Police have reiterated their commitment to dismantling organised networks involved in the illegal import, assembly, and sale of electronic goods, warning that strict legal measures will be pursued against those found responsible.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.