Bangladesh Coast Guard, Navy seize arms in Teknaf joint operation
Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq provided the information at noon on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.
He stated that, acting on confidential information, a joint operation was conducted by Coast Guard Station Teknaf and the Bangladesh Navy near the Konapara salt field, under Teknaf Police Station in Cox's Bazar, at around 5am on Wednesday.
During the operation, the team seized nine rounds of live ammunition, two live cartridges, seven empty cartridges, 13 empty cases, two improvised explosives, two improvised weapons, and three improvised firearms. No suspects were apprehended, as the perpetrators fled after sensing the presence of the joint forces. Coast Guard intelligence surveillance and operations are ongoing to apprehend those involved.
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Further legal action regarding the seized items is underway.
He added that the Bangladesh Coast Guard will continue such operations to curb terrorist activities.
