Dhaka:  Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) claimed to detain five suspected arms traders carrying illegal weapons from Badda area in Dhaka on Monday.

RAB Legal and Media Wing Director Mizanur Rahman said the detainees are illegal arms dealers. RAB members recovered nine magazines, 38 bullets, and four pistols from them.

A press conference detailing the operation will be held at about 11:30am at RAB’s media centre in Karwan Bazar.