RAB-7, Chattogram, detained two alleged drug traffickers with 60 kilograms of cannabis during an anti-drug operation in the Jorarganj area of Mirsarai upazila. The operation took place on April 11 around 7:50 p.m. near the Simon Filling Station in the Korehat area, where a temporary checkpoint was set up based on secret intelligence. A covered van used to transport the drugs was also seized.
According to RAB-7 sources, the cannabis was being transported from Chauddagram toward Chattogram. When the van reached the checkpoint, the two suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended after a chase. The detainees were identified as Belal Hossain, 35, and Abdul Razzak, 45, both residents of Chauddagram upazila.
RAB handed over the arrested individuals and the recovered drugs to Jorarganj police for legal action. The operation was confirmed in a press release signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police A.R.M. Mozzafar Hossain, Assistant Director (Media) of RAB-7. Jorarganj Police Officer-in-Charge Kazi Nazmul Haque stated that the suspects were sent to court for further legal proceedings.