31 arrested in Dhaka on drug peddling charges

Police arrested 31 alleged drug traders in Dhaka's Khilgaon area yesterday.

Motijheel division under Dhaka Metropolitan Police  conducted anti-narcotics drives in Taltola and Nani Para areas, from 10:00am to 2:30pm.

During the drive, police arrested 23 drug traders, wanted in six cases. Of them, seven were listed drug traders, said Deputy Commissioner (Motihjeel) Anwar Hossain.

Seven more people were also detained on drug-related charges. The other person, Sohel, is wanted by Teknaf police in a drug-related case. Police also seized 600 yaba pills, 2kg hemp and 10 bottles of Phensedyl.