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RAB-6 Seizes 542 Bottles of Phensedyl in Satkhira, Arrests Two

Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested with 542 bottles of Phensedyl in a raid by RAB-6 in Satkhira's Harddaha area.

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Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with 542 bottles of Phensedyl during a raid conducted by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-6 in the Harddaha area under Sadar upazila of Satkhira. The operation took place in the early hours of today as part of the government's zero-tolerance campaign against narcotics.

Details of the Raid

According to a press release from RAB-6, the raid was carried out at around 06:10 am following a tip-off. A team from RAB-6, CPC-1, Satkhira Camp executed the operation. During the raid, the elite force seized 454 bottles of Wincarex and 88 bottles of Eskaf cough syrup, totaling 542 bottles of Phensedyl.

Arrestees and Legal Action

The arrestees have been identified as Md. Asadul Morol, 45, son of Md. Majed Morol, and Md. Ruhul Amin Molla, 39, son of the late Iyar Ali Molla, both residents of the Harddaha area under Satkhira Sadar upazila. RAB stated that the seized contraband was confiscated in the presence of witnesses following legal procedures. A case has been filed against the two under the Narcotics Control Act, and they, along with the recovered drugs, have been handed over to Satkhira Sadar Police Station.

Ongoing Campaigns

Company Commander of RAB-6 CPC-1 Satkhira Camp, Additional Superintendent of Police Zayen Uddin Muhammad Ziyad, assured that drives against illegal arms, narcotics, and listed criminals would continue. This incident is part of a broader effort to curb the illegal drug trade in the region.

Significance and Implications

The seizure of such a large quantity of Phensedyl underscores the ongoing challenge of narcotics control in Bangladesh. Phensedyl, a cough syrup, is often abused for its psychoactive effects. The government's zero-tolerance policy aims to disrupt the supply chains of such substances and reduce their availability on the black market. This raid is a significant step in that direction, highlighting the authorities' commitment to combating drug trafficking.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What is Phensedyl?
Phensedyl is a cough syrup that is often abused for its psychoactive effects.
Why is the government conducting raids against drug peddlers?
The government is conducting raids as part of its zero-tolerance campaign against narcotics to curb the illegal drug trade.

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