Khulna District Police have arrested 255 people during a special drive conducted from October 6 to 13, recovering narcotics and illegal weapons and apprehending suspects in various cases, including murder and robbery.
The information was disclosed in a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by the additional superintendent of police (DSB), who also serves as the district police’s media focal point.
According to the release, police recovered 688 yaba tablets, 5.905kg of cannabis and 20 litres of locally made liquor in 19 drug-related cases during the eight-day drive. They also seized a pistol, a magazine and two rounds of ammunition.
As part of drives to maintain road discipline and take action against traffic violations, police checked 1,785 motorcycles. A total of 2,263 cases were filed and 159 people detained during these operations, the release said.
Meanwhile, police arrested several suspects in murder, robbery and arms cases during a special operation in the Rupsha police station area, including a suspect in a murder case.
Legal proceedings and investigations involving those arrested are ongoing at the respective police stations, according to the release.
Khulna Superintendent of Police Sarkar Omar Faruque said special drives were continuing to maintain law and order.
He said police were conducting regular operations against drugs, illegal weapons and other crimes, adding that efforts to arrest criminals and ensure public safety would continue as a priority.