Detectives have detained three suspects with a huge quantity of materials used in making arms after busting a den (in disguise of factory) in Khulna city.
The discovery was made at 7:30pm on Saturday in a lane beside HRC Bhaban in the Joragate area of the city.
Those detained are Nazrul, owner of Doha Iron Founder factory, and his employees Shahidul and Akbar Ali.
Member of Detective Branch recovered 30 to 35 firearms-making tools, including molds, lead, triggers, and trigger guards, from the den, with locals expressing concern over the matter.
Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Mohammad Tajul Islam said a DB team launched the operation after being tipped-off the factory.
The DB recovered various firearm components and molds used to manufacture weapons, he said.
Officer-in-Charge of Khulna Metropolitan DB Taimur Islam said various parts of firearms, including triggers and trigger guards, were being produced in the factory.
Nearly 30 to 35 firearms-making tools were recovered and further operations are ongoing, he added.