Police have arrested four alleged members of the “Zakir Group” in the capital's Mohammadpur area on suspicion of involvement in mugging, drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
A switchblade knife, a utility cutter and two samurai-style swords were recovered during the operation, police said.
The arrests were made at around 3:50am on Sunday in the Mohammadpur police station area.
Abdul Halim, officer-in-charge of Mohammadpur police station, said a team led by Sub-Inspector Raju Ahmed conducted the operation after receiving a tip-off and arrested four people, including the group's alleged leader, Zakir.
He said the suspects attacked police during the operation. Police subsequently recovered locally made weapons and drug-related paraphernalia from them.
The OC said 10 cases were pending against Zakir, whom police identify as a suspected mugger and yaba dealer.
He added that members of the group were allegedly involved in muggings in several areas of Mohammadpur, including Bosila Garden City, Lautola and Chand Udyan.
Legal proceedings against the arrestees are underway, he said.
