Dhaka, March 7 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 188 individuals involved in various crimes during special operations in the capital in 24 hours till midnight on Thursday.

Among those arrested were six robbers, 22 professional hijackers, four extortionists, seven thieves, 20 drug dealers, 30 wanted criminals, and others involved in various illegal activities, said Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media) of DMP, in a media release on Friday

During the operation, authorities recovered several locally made weapons, three mobile phones and Tk 19,000 in cash from their possession.

Besides, law enforcement seized 63.57 kg of marijuana and 50 pieces of yaba tablets.

A total of 67 cases were filed at different police stations un...