Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has directed police to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against drug-related crimes, prevent illegal activities at hotels and spa centres, and maintain round-the-clock surveillance in snatching-prone areas.
He issued the directives at the monthly crime review meeting for July 2026 held at the Bangladesh Police Auditorium in Rajarbagh on Thursday.
The DMP chief instructed police to strengthen intelligence activities alongside regular drives against drug dealers and others involved in drug-related offences.
He also directed officials concerned to take necessary measures to prevent illegal activities at hotels and spa centres under their respective police station jurisdictions.
“If information about such activities is received, immediate legal action should be taken while maintaining regular surveillance,” he said.
To curb snatching incidents, Mosleh Uddin directed the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit and the Detective Branch (DB) to maintain round-the-clock field presence in coordination with the Crime Division after identifying snatching-prone areas.
He also ordered stronger intelligence monitoring, patrols and operations in those areas, asking the concerned units to work together to bring criminals to justice.
The DMP commissioner instructed officers-in-charge of relevant police stations and senior officials of the Crime Division to visit the scenes of all crimes.
He stressed the importance of personally inspecting crime scenes, collecting necessary evidence and properly analysing the circumstances surrounding incidents to establish facts and make investigations more effective.
Mosleh Uddin also directed field-level police officials to perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism, responsibility and dedication to control crime and ensure the safety of city residents.
