NN Online:
Members of Bangladesh Army arrested 280 accused, including the listed ones, from several parts of the country after conducting drives from March 20 to 26.
A media release sent from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said this on Friday, reports UNB.
The arrestees include extortionists, fugitives, robbers, kidnappers, producers of adulterated food, members of teen gangs, accused in the July murder cases, and drug traffickers.
The seizures include 10 illegal firearms, 143 rounds of various types of ammunition, improvised explosive devices (cocktail bombs), locally and foreign-made weapons, drugs and narcotics, stolen passports, mobile phones, tablets, and SIM cards, gold jewelry, according to the ISPR.
Vehicles used for criminal operations, including trawlers, motorcycles, trucks, dredgers, excavators, and dumpers were seized.
Moreover, a large amount of money in cash was recovered.
The arrestees were handed over to the respective police stations for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the army personnel are conducting operations to ensure smooth traffic movement in the country.
People have been urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest army camp to maintain law and order.
