The Bangladesh Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the police, seized a locally-made firearm and five rounds of live ammunition in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar. According to the Coast Guard’s media wing, acting on a tip-off, a joint team launched a raid in the Nonachhari Ashrayan Center area on Thursday afternoon. Upon sensing the presence of law enforcement, the armed gang fled the scene. A thorough search of the area led to the discovery and confiscation of the weapons and ammunition.