Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrests hundreds in major crackdown

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted extensive operations across the capital, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of individuals suspected of various crimes. In a major sweep on Sunday, October 25, police arrested 598 people, while a subsequent report detailed 662 arrests made during separate operations across various police stations.

During these operations, law enforcement seized a significant quantity of illegal items, including thousands of Yaba pills, cannabis, heroin, and prohibited liquid narcotics. Authorities also recovered weapons such as a foreign pistol, knives, and local weapons, along with counterfeit currency, mobile phones, and vehicles used in criminal activities.

Arrests were distributed across several divisions, with the highest numbers reported in Mirpur, Wari, and Tejgaon. The DMP confirmed that multiple cases have been filed at various police stations, and officials stated that these special operations will continue to maintain law and order in the capital.