Badalgachhi (Naogaon) Correspondent:

Three drug dealers along with 120 pieces of Yaba tablets have been arrested in a special operation conducted by the DB police in Naogaon on the orders of District Superintendent of Police Mohammad Tariqul Islam.

According to police sources, a smart team of the District Detective Branch (DB) conducted an anti-drug operation in the Badalgachhi police station area on the night of July 26 based on a secret tip-off. During the operation, the DB police team came to know that some people were staying at the residence of Sumon in Haludbihar village of the upazila with the intention of selling drugs.

Based on the information received, a search was conducted at the residence of 1. Sumon Hossain (36), son of Moen Uddin of Haludbihar village at around 10 pm. Sumon Hossain's body was searched in the presence of local witnesses and 120 pieces of Yaba tablets were recovered from the pocket of his pants.

At that time, two of Sumon's associates—2. The operation team arrested Golam Mostafa (28) and 3. Abul Kashem (46), son of the deceased Shajahan of Khamar Akkelpur village.

A case under the Narcotics Control Act has been filed against the accused arrested in this incident at Badalgachhi Police Station.