Two youths have been detained with 62kg marijuana in their possession by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Nilphamari.
The suspects have been identified as Monnat Ali, 24, and Sayeed, 18, with the latter being the son of local robber Ebraul.
The duo was detainedduring a raid by RAB in Syedpurupazila around 7:30pm on Saturday.
The incident was confirmed by RAB 13 and CPC 2 Major ATM Nazmul Huda.
According to sources, RAB acted on a tip-off and conducted a raid at the home of Sayeed’s father Ebraul’s home, where they found the contraband hidden in the barn. However, Ebraul managed to escape.
The recovered marijuana is worth around Tk1.24 lakh.
Major Nazmul Huda said: “We have detained two youths with marijuana. They will have cases filed against them under the Narcotics Act.”