They also recovered 11 firearms, 11 other weapons and 25 bullets. Ten cases were filed against 12 people under the Arms Act, said a press release of police headquarters.

In Narayanganj, two alleged criminals were arrested along with a firearm and fake notes at Sastapur Westpara in Fatulla thana on Thursday.

Acting on a tip-off, police raided the house of Ali Ahmed and arrested Arif Hossain and Faisal, and recovered a revolver, one bullet and four counterfeit notes -- one 500-taka note and three 100-taka notes -- from their possession.