RAB-13 conducted a late-night raid on Thursday in Mahishtuli village under Velabari Union of Aditmari upazila, Lalmonirhat, arresting a suspected drug dealer. Acting on a tip-off, the elite force detained Ayna Begum, wife of Samir Uddin, from her residence. During the operation, officers recovered 311 bottles of Eskaf, 98 bottles of Phensedyl, and 133 bottles of Fairdyl, totaling 542 bottles of illegal drugs hidden under a bed in her bedroom.

According to RAB’s Additional Superintendent of Police and Senior Assistant Director Biplob Kumar Goswami, the operation was based on secret intelligence. Following the arrest, a case was filed against Ayna Begum under the Narcotics Control Act on Friday morning. Authorities confirmed that anti-drug drives will continue as part of the government’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.

The operation highlights RAB’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in northern Bangladesh, with continued enforcement actions expected in the coming days.