photo  have arrested six people with three locally made firearms and 825 rounds of ammunition while allegedly preparing for a robbery in Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar.

The arrests were made during a raid in Badarkhali Union on Sunday night (September 13). Police also recovered firearm-making materials and six mobile phones.

According to police, the suspects are allegedly involved in arms trading, robbery, murder and other criminal activities in Chakaria and nearby areas.

Based on information provided by the arrested suspects, police later recovered 767 rounds of rifle ammunition hidden in a sack in a pond behind a house.

Chakaria Police said separate cases have been filed against the six suspects over arms possession and preparation for robbery. An operation is underway to arrest other members of the alleged criminal syndicate.