Bangladesh arrests 200 in nationwide security sweep, seizes weapons and contraband
Bangladeshi security forces have arrested 200 people in a weeklong joint operation targeting criminal activity across the country, including in the capital Dhaka, according to a statement released Friday by the military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) unit.
The arrests were made during coordinated operations involving army infantry divisions, independent brigades, and other law enforcement agencies. Those detained include suspects linked to murder, illegal arms possession, terrorism, drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal mining, and juvenile gangs.
Security forces recovered 10 illegal firearms, 87 rounds of ammunition, five improvised explosive devices, six hand grenades, narcotics, stolen mobile phones and passports, counterfeit food items, stolen sugar and spices, unauthorized pharmaceuticals, and cash.
All suspects have been handed over to local police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
The military said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order nationwide. Army patrols are also being conducted in industrial areas to help ease labor unrest, and additional security measures were in place during this week’s Buddha Purnima festival.
Authorities urged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest army camp.
