1,081 held in Cox’s Bazar special drive 

Cox’s Bazar, Oct 31: Police have arrested 1,081 people in a special drive to strengthen security and maintain law and order in Cox’s Bazar, the country’s major tourist destination.

The 60-day operation conducted from September 1 to October 30 this year, targeted people involved in various crimes, including theft, snatching, drug dealing, drug abuse and teenage gang activities.

According to police sources, the highest number of arrests involved 360 thieves and snatchers. Another 440 people were arrested in connection with drug-related offences, including 86 listed drug dealers and 328 drug users.