Md. Roni Ahmed Raju, Magura Correspondent:
Three drug dealers, including a woman, have been arrested during a special anti-narcotics operation conducted by the police in Magura. Authorities seized 8,000 Yaba pills, Tk 3,48,000 in cash, a motorcycle, and three mobile phones from their possession.
The district police recovered these narcotics and items during a raid in the Kashinathpur area of Magura Sadar Upazila.
Police stated that the special operation was carried out in the Kashinathpur area (Ward No. 1 of the municipality) between 11:50 PM on Monday and 3:50 AM on Tuesday.
Those arrested in the operation are Md. Shahin Alam of Kashinathpur, his wife Sathi Khatun, and Khalid Hasan from Nandalalpur village in Sadar Upazila.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Molla Azad Hossain stated that 8,000 Yaba pills were recovered from their custody following a raid on the bedroom of Shahin Alam’s residence in Kashinathpur. Simultaneously, Tk 3,48,000 in cash (proceeds from drug sales), a Discover 135cc motorcycle used for transporting drugs, and three mobile phones were seized.
Police claim that during preliminary interrogation, the arrestees admitted to being members of an organized drug trafficking ring and confessed to having been secretly involved in the drug trade for a long time.
Arrestee Md. Shahin Alam faces a total of six cases, including charges related to robbery and narcotics. Additionally, Sathi Khatun faces two cases related to narcotics.
Magura District Police stated that legal action under the Narcotics Control Act is being taken against the three arrested individuals. Police further affirmed that such operations against various crimes, including drug trafficking and gambling, will continue.