A team from SRB-15, CPC-2, Whykong Camp, recovered four bulletproof ballistic armours and several tools allegedly used for making weapons from the foothills of a hill in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Thursday night.
The recovery was made around 10:30 pm on November 5 in the Nalbuniapara area of Palongkhali union, following a tip-off, according to SRB-15.
A patrol team from Whykong Camp searched an area at the foot of a hill near the residence of local resident Farid Alam.
During the operation, the team recovered four bulletproof ballistic armours, a Chinese axe, a bolt cutter and an iron file from the area, officials said.
The suspected individuals fled after learning of the operation, and no one was arrested, SRB-15 said.
The recovered bulletproof armours and other tools were handed over to Ukhia police station for further legal action.
SRB-15 said such operations would continue as part of efforts to prevent crime and recover illegal weapons and related equipment.
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