Mirsarai Drug Bust: One Arrested

In a targeted anti-narcotics operation on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway, police in Chattogram have arrested a man in possession of 500 Yaba tablets while he was travelling as a passenger on a long-distance bus. The arrest was made during a special checkpoint operation conducted by Jorarganj Police Station under Mirsarai upazila.

The detainee has been identified as Oli Ullah (30), a resident of Darianagar area in Borochhara of Jhilongja Union under Cox’s Bazar Sadar Model Police Station. Authorities confirmed that he was intercepted late on Tuesday night at approximately 1:30 am in the Uttar Sonapahar area of Baraiyarhat Municipality.

According to police sources, the operation was launched following confidential intelligence indicating that a consignment of illegal narcotics was being transported by bus towards Dhaka. Acting on the information, officers set up a temporary checkpoint near the bus stand area in front of the Hanif Enterprise counter along the highway. The bus involved was a Dhaka-bound coach operating under registration number Dhaka Metro-B-15-1204.

During routine inspection, law enforcement officers searched the passengers and discovered that Oli Ullah was seated in seat ‘E-3’. Upon a detailed physical search, police recovered 500 Yaba tablets concealed in a specially prepared hiding arrangement on his person.

Authorities stated that the suspect was immediately taken into custody at the scene. A case has been formally filed under the Narcotics Control Act, and he has already been produced before the relevant judicial court following due legal procedures.

Case Summary

Police officials emphasised that such intelligence-led operations are being intensified along major transport routes to curb the movement of illegal narcotics. They further noted that surveillance and checkpoint activities will continue in the coming days to disrupt drug trafficking networks operating between coastal and metropolitan regions.

Authorities reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict vigilance against drug-related offences, particularly along the busy highway corridor connecting Dhaka and Chattogram, which is frequently used for the transportation of illicit substances.