Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) during special drives in the capital, arrested 179 people for their alleged involvement in different crimes in 24 hours till Tuesday midnight.
A total of 64 cases were filed during this period, said Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of DMP on Wednesday.
Among the arrestees, three were robbers, eight muggers, two extortionists, ten thieves, 27 drug peddlers and 43 were warrant listed criminals.
Police also seized two knives, two machetes, one sharp weapon, two mobile phone sets, 1,613 pieces of Yaba tablets, two packets of heroin and 2.990 kgs of hemp, one vehicle, one auto-rickshaw and cash Tk 11,700 from their possession.
To ensure public safety, 667 patrol teams carried out duties in two shifts across 50 police stations in Dhaka.
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Of these, 340 teams operated at night, while 327 teams worked during the day.
Moreover, 71 police checkpoints were set up at key locations throughout the metropolis to enhance security.
In addition to the DMP’s patrol teams, 14 CTTC teams, 12 Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) teams, and 10 RAB teams collaborated with the DMP at various crime-prone areas.
Specialised police units such as the APBN also set up 20 additional checkpoints, contributing to the effort to maintain law and order.
DMP remains committed to ensuring the security and smooth movement of the people of Dhaka Metropolitan City.