# 172 Individuals Detained in Large-Scale Anti-Drug Operations Across Chattogram

*In a major anti-drug operation across 11 districts in the Chattogram range, 172 individuals were apprehended within 24 hours.*

August 23, 2026 · Bangladesh

In a span of 24 hours, a total of 172 individuals have been apprehended during specialized anti-drug operations across 11 districts within the Chattogram range. The operations, which involved 165 missions, resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs and substances. Additionally, 84 individuals have received various prison sentences and have been fined a total of Taka 17,200 through mobile courts. The operations were overseen by Chattogram Range DIG Abdul Quddus Chowdhury, who reported the seizures and apprehensions.

The seized items included 16,816 Yaba tablets, 32.570 kilograms of marijuana, 101 liters of homemade liquor, 214 bottles of Scoff syrup, 750 milliliters of foreign liquor, and 70 cans of beer. These seizures were made across the 11 districts from the morning of August 21. In total, 57 cases have been registered in connection with this incident, and the 172 apprehended individuals have been presented to the court.

As part of the ongoing anti-drug initiative, mobile courts have been actively involved. They have sentenced 84 individuals to various terms of imprisonment and collected a fine amounting to Taka 17,200 from them. This initiative reflects a continued effort by law enforcement to combat drug-related crimes in the region.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **What were the primary drugs seized during the operations?**

The primary drugs seized included 16,816 Yaba tablets, 32.570 kilograms of marijuana, and various other substances such as homemade liquor, Scoff syrup, foreign liquor, and beer.

- **How many cases have been registered in connection with these operations?**

A total of 57 cases have been registered in connection with the anti-drug operations.

- **What actions were taken against those apprehended?**

The 172 apprehended individuals have been presented to the court. Additionally, 84 individuals were sentenced by mobile courts to various terms of imprisonment and fined a total of Taka 17,200.

- **Who is overseeing these anti-drug operations?**

The operations are overseen by Chattogram Range DIG Abdul Quddus Chowdhury.

## Sources

- BSS

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