Dhaka, June 26 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said the government is set to amend the law within the next couple of days to equip officials of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) with modern firearms, including 9mm pistols, to effectively combat drug-related crimes.

He disclosed the information while speaking at a discussion and award-giving ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, marking International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reports UNB.

The minister said the DNC officials will also receive training so that they can deal with drug-related crimes in an efficient manner.

He said the department will be provided with detention facilities and trained sniffer dogs as part of effo...