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Couple arrested with 20,200 Indian tapentadol tablets

Published : Sunday, 18 October, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Observer Online Report

Police have arrested a couple in Dinajpur with 20,200 Indian tapentadol tablets and Tk 40,000 in cash allegedly earned from drug sales.

The arrests were made around 7:30 PM on Saturday (October 17) in the Linepara area of Dhakaipatti in the city's South Balubari area under Kotwali Police Station. Police also seized a motorcycle and four mobile phones.

The arrestees were identified as Md Sohel Rana, 42, son of Abdus Sattar, and his wife Laki Begum, 35. They are residents of the same area.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kotwali Police Station Md Nur Nabi said, "police conducted the operation at Sohel Rana's house based on secret information and recovered the tablets and other items.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Md Abdul Halim confirmed the seizure, saying the estimated market value of the tablets was Tk 2,020,000, at Tk 100 per tablet.

He said, preparations were underway to file a case against the accused and that they would be produced before a court the following day.

Police are working to arrest the main drug traders, suppliers and others allegedly involved in running the drug business, he added. The operation was part of those efforts.

-MT

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