In a significant blow to regional narcotics trafficking, the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) successfully intercepted a substantial consignment of cannabis in Netrokona’s Kendua Upazila. During the tactical operation conducted on Tuesday afternoon, four suspected traffickers were apprehended, and a modified vehicle used for transporting the illicit substances was seized.

The Operation at Sandikona

Acting on a discrete intelligence lead, a specialised team from the Netrokona District DNC, led by Assistant Director Md. Nazmul Haque, established a checkpoint at the Perir Mor intersection on the Kendua-Atharabari road. At approximately 4:00 pm, officers intercepted a suspicious CNG-run auto-rickshaw navigating through the Sandikona Union.

A meticulous search of the vehicle revealed a sophisticated concealment method. The traffickers had stashed 30 kilograms of premium-grade cannabis within a secret compartment located behind the rear seat, adjacent to the engine bay. The seized narcotics carry an estimated street value of approximately £6,500 (BDT 900,000).

Profile of the Suspects

The four individuals detained during the raid hail from diverse regions across the Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, suggesting a coordinated inter-district smuggling ring.

Table: Details of Detained Suspects (10 March 2026)

Legal Proceedings and Enforcement

Following the seizure, the DNC Inspector, Md. Al-Amin, filed a formal case at the Kendua Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act. The CNG-run auto-rickshaw used in the commission of the crime has been impounded as evidence.

Assistant Director Md. Nazmul Haque confirmed that the primary interrogation of the suspects has been completed, and they are scheduled to be produced before the Netrokona District Court on Wednesday morning. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to maintaining a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding the transit of illegal substances through the district’s road networks.