A raid by the Special Response Battalion (SRB-2) in the capital's Mohammadpur area early Friday led to the arrest of 3 people, including the leader of a snatching gang, and the recovery of 2 samurai swords and 380 pieces of yaba.
The arrestees were identified as Alamin, Aslam and Julhas.
They were arrested during a special operation in the Lautola area near 40 Feet, under Mohammadpur police station, early Friday.
Hasan Muhammad Mohtarim, commander of the Crime Prevention Special Company (CPSC) of SRB-2, said the arrestees had been involved in snatching in Mohammadpur for a long time. They had also been providing shelter and support to snatchers.
He said snatchers and juvenile gangs had emerged as major challenges to maintaining peace and order in the Mohammadpur and Adabor areas. SRB-2 is conducting regular operations to suppress these criminals.
He further said verification of the Police Criminal Record (PCPR) showed that Alamin had 3 cases against him on charges of robbery, attempted robbery and under the Narcotics Control Act.
Aslam had 2 cases against him for attempted robbery and under the Narcotics Control Act.