DHAKA, Nov 28, 2025 (BSS) - Police arrested 14 suspected criminals during a day-long special operation conducted across the Mohammadpur area of the capital on Thursday.

Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said the operation was carried out on the basis of specific intelligence, targeting suspects in regular cases as well as those with outstanding warrants.

The arrestees were identified as Samir, 19, Jamal, 30, Sumon, 23, Sajib, 28, Russel, 45, Sohel, 28, Faizur, 19, Saju, 21, Sajedul Islam Tushar, 30, Sohel alias Tipu, 30, Arju, 33, Shamim, 38, Sajib, 25 and Abbas, 22.

Officer-in-Charge of Mohammadpur Police Station Kazi Md Rafique Ahmed said police recovered 55 puria (small packets) of heroin and 20 yaba tablets from their possession during the drive.

He said all detainees were produced before the court following legal procedures, adding that the special operations will continue to ensure smooth law and order in the area.