2 women held with 8kg hemp in B'baria

The detention took place on Friday at around 7:00 AM.

The arrested are identified as Rehana Begum alias Josna, 41, and Fatema, 40. They both are residents of Kashinagar (Bagan Bari) under Singarbil union in the upazila.

Acting on a tip-off, SI Md. Yunus Mia, ASI Md. Abdul Karim, and accompanying male and female police officers conducted a raid near Shahjahan Mia's shop on the paved road in the Kashinagar area of Singarbil union. 

During the operation, police apprehended the suspects and recovered eight kilograms of hemp from their possession. The seized drugs were taken into evidence following legal procedures.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rawshan Ali confirmed the incident, stating that the process to file charges is currently underway.