Prosecution13 July 2026verifiedCET-CZVMGX

Bangladesh arrests 20,439 on drug charges in a 72-day sweep

Police headquarters said 20,439 people were arrested on narcotics charges during a nationwide operation from 1 May to 12 July 2026, part of nearly 117,000 arrests for all offences. Officers filed 14,157 drug cases and seized 5,336 packets of cannabis along with yaba, heroin, phensedyl and liquor. The operation ended the day before parliament passed the 2026 narcotics amendment.

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117,000 arrested across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, in 72-day police operation (13 July 2026). Prothom Alo. Police Headquarters press release; operations 1 May–12 July 2026; drug figures in the final paragraphs.

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