In a significant crackdown on narcotics, the Dhaka District North Detective Branch (DB) has apprehended three professional drug dealers in Savar, recovering a substantial cache of illegal substances. The seizure included 1.2 kilograms of cannabis and three grams of heroin, police confirmed in a press release on Sunday, 15 February. The statement was issued by Inspector Md. Saidul Islam of the Dhaka District North DB.
According to police sources, the operation took place on Saturday afternoon in Rajfulbaria, Rajaghat, Savar, following a tip-off from confidential informants. Officers of the DB intercepted the suspects during an active drug transaction, arresting three individuals, including a woman. Subsequent investigations led to the filing of cases against them under the Narcotics Control Act at Savar Police Station. The accused were presented in court on Sunday afternoon.
Details of the Arrested Individuals
| Name | Age | Father/Husband | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Billal | 32 | Bakul Hossain | Mithapukur Police Station, Rangpur District | Professional Drug Dealer |
| Fuljan | 45 | Wife of Md. Rafik Mia | Rajaghat, Savar, Dhaka | Professional Drug Dealer |
| Md. Rashed | 29 | Son of the late Fazr Haque | Rajaghat, Savar, Dhaka | Professional Drug Dealer |
Police disclosed that the apprehended individuals have long-standing involvement in the local drug trade and have previously faced charges under narcotics laws. The confiscated drugs were seized during the operation, with cannabis accounting for the majority of the haul and heroin found in smaller quantities.
Md. Saidul Islam, the Acting Officer-in-Charge of Dhaka District North DB, stated:
“These individuals are identified professional drug traffickers. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics and will continue such targeted operations across Savar and other parts of the district. Our ultimate objective is to eliminate illicit drug activities entirely.”
Authorities also noted that since the beginning of this year, several similar operations across the district have resulted in the recovery of large quantities of drugs. DB officials emphasized that sustained special operations are instilling fear among criminal networks, thereby strengthening control over local drug trafficking.
This recent raid highlights the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies to tackle the drug menace, safeguarding communities and disrupting entrenched criminal operations in Dhaka and its surrounding areas.