Photo: BSS

NARSINGDI, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) - Police has seized 143 sacks of cumin, allegedly imported in violation of regulations, during an operation at the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway near Dorikandi Bus Stand under Belabo Police Station in Narsingdi.

A youth was arrested in connection with the incident. He was identified as Md. Mostak Ahmed (33), son of Md. Alam Mia of Kamdia village under Gobindaganj Upazila of Gaibandha district.

According to police, acting on a tip-off, a team carried out the operation around 10:30 pm on Tuesday, arresting Mostak Ahmed along with the cumin.

Belabo Police Station Sub-Inspector Mohammad Enayet Karim said the arrestee failed to produce any documents supporting the import, prompting suspicion that the cumin was brought in violating regulations.

A regular case has been filed with Belabo Police Station in connection with the incident.