2 arrested with drugs, firearms in Khulna

A joint force in a drive arrested two individuals along with three kilograms of hemp and a locally made firearm at Koyra upazila in Khulna district on Saturday.

A press release from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the information on Sunday afternoon.

The arrested are Yusuf Dali, 45, from 4 no Koyra village, and Sadikur Rahman, 38, from 2 no Koyra village.

Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Bangladesh Navy and police personnel raided at Koyra area and arrested the duo along with three kilograms of hemp, a locally made weapon, three mobile phone sets and a motorcycle, reads the press release.

The both, who are also accused in several drugs and rape cases, were handed over to Koyra Police Station to take further actions, said the notification.

Confirming the matter, Koyra Police Station officer-in-charge Shah Alam said a case has been filed with the police station under Narcotics Control Act and the accused were sent to jail.