Police arrested three alleged criminals with three foreign-made pistols, 60 rounds of ammunition in Shyampur of the capital on Monday.
The arrestees were Jahangir Alam Titu, 36, Abdur Razzak Shanu, 38, and Mamun, 37.
According to DB Ramna Division, acting on a tip-off, a team of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted a raid at a tin-shed house near the New Shyampur railway line under Kadamtali Police Station on Monday, said a press release on Tuesday.
During the drive law enforcers seized three foreign-made pistols, 60 bullets, three magazines, 800 yaba pills, and 8.5kg hemp.
Investigators said the detainees are known notorious local criminals and drug traffickers in the area. During preliminary interrogation, the arrestees admitted keeping the firearms to maintain control over local drug spots and to carry out criminal activities.
Police added that the suspects face multiple cases under the Arms Act and the Narcotics Control Act at various police stations.
Two separate cases have been filed with the Kadamtali Police Station, and further legal action against the arrestees is underway.
