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Three Arrested with 34 kg of Ganja in Thakurgaon and Kurigram

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 arrested three individuals with 34 kg of smuggled ganja in Thakurgaon and Kurigram districts.

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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 has arrested three alleged drug dealers with 34 kg of smuggled ganja from different locations in Thakurgaon and Kurigram districts. The arrests were made in two separate operations conducted over the last 12 hours ending at 6 am today. The detainees are Md Azizul Haque Dulal, 52, Md Mominul Haque, 40, and Alma Wakadi alias Papiya Begum, 38.

Details of the Operations

In the first operation, a team from the RAB-13’s Dinajpur Camp, acting on a tip-off, seized six kg of ganja and arrested Md Azizul Haque Dulal from his house in Jalali village under Bhulli police station of Thakurgaon district at 11:30 pm on Wednesday night.

In a separate raid, a team from the RAB-13’s Rangpur Camp seized 28 kg of ganja and arrested Md Mominul Haque and Alma Wakadi alias Papiya Begum from village Balatari under Phulbari police station of Kurigram district at 5:10 am on Thursday.

Legal Proceedings and Handover

After filing two separate cases against the arrested individuals, the RAB handed them over along with the seized ganja to the concerned police stations today.

Significance and Implications

This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to curb the illegal drug trade in the region. The seizure of such a large quantity of ganja underscores the need for continued vigilance and coordinated efforts among various security forces to combat drug smuggling.

What Happens Next

The arrested individuals will likely face charges under the Narcotics Control Act. The seized ganja will be further investigated to determine its origin and intended destination. This bust is expected to disrupt local drug supply chains and may lead to further investigations into larger drug networks operating in the area.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Who conducted the operations?
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 conducted the operations.
How much ganja was seized?
34 kg of ganja was seized.
Where were the arrests made?
The arrests were made in Thakurgaon and Kurigram districts.

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