Comilla Correspondent:

The district police have recovered 10,457 pieces of Yaba and 25 kg of marijuana in a special anti-drug operation in Comilla. During this time, 47 people have been arrested on charges of drug involvement.

According to police sources, a special anti-drug operation was conducted simultaneously in different areas of the district on Tuesday (September 1) under the direction of the DIG of Chittagong Range and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police of Comilla. A total of 43 operations were conducted under the initiative of all the police stations of the district police.

10,457 pieces of Yaba and 25 kg of marijuana were recovered in the operation. At the same time, a total of 47 people, including drug dealers, suppliers and drug users, were arrested.

Police said that legal action has been taken against the arrested persons through regular cases, mobile courts and summary trials of the learned trial courts. In the meantime, those concerned have been given imprisonment for various terms and fines.

The Comilla District Police says that the anti-drug campaign will continue to protect the youth and future generations from the terrible scourge of drugs and to maintain law and order. The police also said that awareness and cooperation of people from all walks of life, along with law enforcement agencies, is needed to eradicate drugs.

The Comilla District Police said that such campaigns will be further strengthened in the future by following the 'zero tolerance' policy against drug dealers and related gangs.