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Sunday | October 25, 2026 | Dhaka

275 detained in anti-drug drive in Cumilla

 National Desk
 Published: 12:03 AM, 25 October 2026

District police have detained 275 people in a special drive against drug trafficking, teen gangs and snatching in Cumilla.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) Md. Lutfor Rahman confirmed the information on Saturday.

The drive was conducted simultaneously by police at 18 police stations across the district from Friday until early Saturday morning. Of those detained, legal action is being taken against 142 after scrutiny to verify their involvement in criminal activities.

The remaining 133 have been handed over to their guardians or custodians upon execution of undertakings.

Local police sources said the drive was conducted by police personnel from the district’s 18 police stations in coordination with the Detective Branch (DB) under the direction of Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman.

Raids were carried out at crime-prone locations in different police station areas across the district, including the city. Surveillance was intensified, particularly at places where teenagers were reportedly gathering and causing disturbances.

Senior district police officials also took part directly in the operation.
The drive aimed to prevent drug trafficking, snatching and teen gang activities, as well as identify people involved in criminal activities.

The Additional Superintendent of Police said the operation was part of the district police’s regular drives to prevent adolescents and young people from becoming involved in criminal activities.

Necessary legal action is being taken after verifying their involvement in crimes.
At the same time, strict vigilance is being maintained to ensure that no innocent person is subjected to harassment.
He added that such drives would continue to prevent juvenile crime, drug trafficking and snatching.