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The joint forces led by the Bangladesh Army have arrested a total of 390 people for their suspected involvement in various crimes during a week-long drive in different areas of the country from May 22 to May 28.
The arrestees include murder accused, listed terrorists, smugglers, members of juvenile gangs, snatchers, extortionists, and drug peddlers, according to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.
The ISPR said that during the drive, the joint forces also recovered 21 illegal firearms, 99 rounds of ammunition, 16 crude bombs, various illicit drugs, locally-made weapons, motorbikes, stolen mobile phone sets, walkie-talkies, passports, counterfeit currency notes, and cash, the release added.
The arrestees were handed over to the relevant police stations for investigation and further legal procedures.
According to the ISPR release, the Bangladesh Army is conducting regular patrols and security operations in various regions of the country to ensure public safety.
In addition, the joint forces are conducting round-the-clock surveillance and providing security at the cattle markets nationwide ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
A special army patrol team is also working to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent black marketing of bus and train tickets to facilitate hassle-free Eid journey, the release said, adding, "The patrol continues to help maintain overall law and order."
The army has urged citizens to report any suspicious activity to the nearest army camp, the ISPR added.
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