Comilla Correspondent:

1,517 pieces of yaba and 72 kg of marijuana have been recovered in a special operation by the Comilla District Police against drugs. A total of 93 people, including drug dealers, suppliers and users, have been arrested in 44 simultaneous operations conducted in different parts of the district.

This special operation was conducted on Thursday (August 20) at the initiative of all the police stations of Comilla district. Under the guidance of the DIG of Chittagong Range and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police of Comilla, day-long operations were conducted in different areas of the district.

According to police sources, in addition to recovering a large amount of yaba and marijuana in the operation, 93 people related to drugs were arrested. The arrested persons have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment and fines through regular cases at the relevant police stations, mobile courts and summary trials by the learned trial courts.

The Comilla District Police said that the anti-drug campaign will continue to prevent the spread of drugs, protect the youth and future generations from the scourge of drugs, and maintain law and order. The campaign will be further strengthened by following a zero tolerance policy against drug dealers and suppliers.

The police have sought the awareness and cooperation of people from all walks of life, along with law enforcement agencies, in eradicating drugs.