KHULNA, Nov 9, 2024 (BSS) - The West Zone Coast Guard (BCG) of Mongla outpost

arrested an alleged arms mechanic from Dakope upazila of the district in the
early hours of today.

The arrested is Ismail Hossain, 24, son of Abdul Aziz of Daxinbag upazila in
Gazipur district.

They also seized a pipe gun from his possession, Lieutenant Dewan Md Asif,
officer of West Zone Coast Guard, confirmed.

On information, a BCG team went on operation at the wee hours today in Tagore
Bari Kheyaghat area under Dakope upazila, adjacent to the Sundarbans.

The law enforcers arrested Ismail after chasing while he was trying to flee
from there. Later, they seized a country-made pipe gun from him.

Lieutenant Asif said two cases were filed against him with Rampal Police
Station in Bagerhat.

The arrested will be taken to Dakop Police Station for taking legal action,
he added.