Comilla Police conduct major raids against gangs and drugs

Comilla District Police have conducted a series of large-scale operations across 18 police stations to combat juvenile gangs and drug trafficking. In an initial coordinated raid targeting adolescent gangs and young offenders, authorities detained 624 individuals. The operation, which lasted overnight, focused on areas with reported gang activity and disturbances.

Following the gang-related crackdown, police launched a second 24-hour intensive operation targeting narcotics and wanted criminals. This subsequent drive included 98 raids, resulting in the arrest of 263 people, including 22 drug traffickers, 74 drug users, and 167 individuals with outstanding warrants. During these raids, police seized 185 kg of cannabis, 339 pieces of Yaba, and 72 bottles of Escap syrup.

Additional Police Superintendent Lutfar Rahman stated that the district maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward drugs and emphasized that social awareness is necessary alongside law enforcement efforts to eradicate narcotics.